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06:27
Reading the Bible Will Make You an Atheist official
The magician Penn Jillette was asked to leave his Christian youth group by a pastor who told his parents: "He's no longer learning about the Bible from me. He is now converting everyone in the class to atheism."
04:00
Leave “No Child Left Behind” Behind? official
Bush’s famous education act was laudable in some ways, too “timid” in others. Should the Obama administration work within it or forge a new path?
00:20
The Future in Motion official
http://bigthink.com/futureinmotion Big Think presents its series on the future of transportation, bringing together innovations in disparate realms of science and engineering and applying them to the epic challenges we face.
02:25
The Magic of Comedy official
Both Johnny Carson and Dick Cavett started out as young magicians and maintained the craft throughout their careers. So which late-night legend was better?
03:14
Drop the Aphrodisiacs! official
or thousands of years people have been looking to beat the system. Don’t bother.
01:01
What Is Love? official
Watch our Valentine’s Day series, “What Is Love?” www.bigthink.com/whatislove
02:11
Eliot Spitzer Talks Love and Redemption official
What his sex scandal has taught the ex-Governor about love, marriage, and moving forward after a fall.
03:40
Doctor’s Orders: Don’t Stay Alone in a Hospital official
If you’re a hospital patient, advises surgeon Atul Gawande, make sure a family member is always with you.
01:32
Why Scott Brown Will Torment Washington Democrats official
According to Newt Gingrich, the psychological impact of Ted Kennedy’s Senate chair being taken by a Republican incumbent will likely be as extreme for democrats as the defeat of 1994. http://bigthink.com/newtgingrich
02:37
Gingrich On Brown’s Election And Pres. Obama official
On the day of Scott Brown’s election, Newt Gingrich explains why his success illustrates the profound anxiety and unrest being provoked by the “Obama-Pelosi-Reid machine.” http://bigthink.com/newtgingrich
02:23
Advice to Aspiring Novelists: Don’t Shoot Yourself official
fter the publication of the "World According to Garp" and numerous other bestsellers, John Irving does not really have to worry about his career. But, for those looking to break into the book-writing business today, Irving is far from envious.
05:47
The Cognitive Case Against Abstinence-Only Education official
The ‘just don’t do it’ approach to teen prevention programs, which underlies programs from DARE to Driver’s Ed, relies on the fallacious notion that adolescent behavior is based on knowledge and beliefs. http://bigthink.com/laurencesteinberg
05:12
What Market Failure? official
According to John Allison, the market system did not fail in 2008 and did not need governmental intervention, as this sort of intrusion was responsible for the panic in the first place. http://bigthink.com/johnallison
05:32
The Sartorialist’s Guide to Fashion Journalism official
A successful design blog requires perspective, heavy editing, and photos you can’t find anywhere else. http://bigthink.com/scottschuman
06:38
Louis Armstrong, Uncensored official
As the first biographer to hear Louis Armstrong’s private tape recordings, the author of "Pops" discovered a side of the jazz genius the public never suspected. http://bigthink.com/terryteachout
05:05
Jacob Hacker Defends the Public Option official
The architect of the public option defends his healthcare solution against criticisms and counter-proposals, including the co-op model. http://bigthink.com/jacobhacker
03:57
Commenting on the Wild Web official
Twenty years into the Internet Age, the world of online speech is still anarchic. How much responsibility should websites take in the matter? http://bigthink.com/davidlat
03:55
Why Men Die Young official
Males are less likely to make it through the embryonic state and more likely to develop a wealth of disorders and diseases. http://bigthink.com/series/the-problem-with-men
04:51
The Dislocated Male official
What’s left of the male breadwinner stereotype may not survive the recession. The results won’t be pretty. http://bigthink.com/series/the-problem-with-men
03:21
Green: Too White? official
Environmental activism is largely the province of the white upper-middle class. How can this change? http://bigthink.com/alexmatthiessen