This new radio show allows for a new approach to TED talks. Bundled by topic, NPR airs excepts from various talks and interviews the speakers. Worth your time, one hour at a time.

From Weekly Filet #67, in May 2012.

TED Radio Hour: Our Buggy Brain

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