Michael Shermer: The pattern behind self-deception

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David Byrne: How architecture helped music evolve

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Sam Harris: Science can answer moral questions

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Jonathan Klein: Photos that changed the world

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David Griffin on how photography connects us

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James Randi's fiery takedown of psychic fraud

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Legendary skeptic James Randi takes a fatal dose of homeopathic sleeping pills onstage, kicking off a searing 18-minute indictment of irrational beliefs. He throws out a challenge to the world's psychics: Prove what you do is real, and I'll give you a million dollars. (No takers yet.)

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Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover

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Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action

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Lawrence Lessig: Re-examining the remix

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Matthew White gives the euphonium a new voice

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The euphonium, a tuba-like musical instrument, is rarely heard outside of traditional brass bands. Young euph prodigy Matthew White uses hip-hop rhythms and a wild new vocal technique to bring a fresh sound to this underappreciated horn. About Matthew White Matthew White is a young master of the euphonium, an instrument in the brass family with an ineffably lovely tone.

 

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