Meet Your Mind

Your thoughts and feelings, your joy and sorrow....it's all part of your identity, of your consciousness. But what exactly is consciousness? It may be the biggest mystery left in science. And for a radio show that loves 'Big Ideas,' we had to take up the question.  

In our six-hour series, you'll hear interviews with the world's leading experts - neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, philosophers, writers and artists. We'll take you inside the brains of Buddhist monks, and across the ocean to visit France's ancient cave paintings. We'll tell you how to build a memory palace, and you'll meet one of the first scientists to study the effects of LSD.

How do our brains work?  Are animals conscious? What about computers?  Will we ever crack the mystery of how the physical "stuff" of our brains produces mental experiences?

What does science tell us about the most personal question of all: Who am I?

TTBook: Meet Your Mind Series

Arts & Culture

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James Gandolfini Dies; 'Sopranos' Actor Was 51

Actor James Gandolfini, 51, has reportedly died. Variety magazine reports that he suffered a "sudden stroke." The cause of death is not yet known with certainty, but HBO says the actor may have suffered a heart attack.

Food

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

Politics

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Meet The New Governor: Sharply Partisan And Upwardly Mobile

For years, governors were considered the most pragmatic figures in politics. Now, they're using their states to run ideological experiments.

Technology

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Microsoft Responds To Fan Outcry, Changes Xbox One Policies

Microsoft has changed policies regarding Internet connection and used game capabilities for its upcoming Xbox One gaming console. The company says it is responding to feedback from consumers.