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- 社會與文化
Meet the people behind the most intriguing passions, hobbies, and jobs around the world.
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54 Billion Empty Miles | Drew McElroy, Co-Founder of Transfix
As co-founder of the digital freight marketplace Transfix, Drew McElroy is obsessed with logistics. He takes us on a deep dive into the connection between trucking's wasteful ways and life as we know it.
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What We Wonder is Worth Wondering About | Guy Claxton, Cognitive Scientist
Hailed by comedian John Cleese as a master of creative thinking psychology, Guy Claxton revolutionized business and entertainment with his book Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind. He's now using his research and methods to create better thinkers in elementary and middle schools.
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Giving Harry Potter a Face...in Secret | Mary GrandPre, illustrator of the Harry Potter Series
As the illustrator of the American version of the Harry Potter series, Mary GrandPre was sworn to secrecy. She even had to keep unpublished copies of the books under lock and key—literally.
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The Man of a Thousand Stories | Garrison Keillor, Author and Former Host of A Prairie Home Companion
From quitting alcohol to his complicated relationship with fame, Garrison Keillor shares wonderful stories and insights from his time as an author and legendary host of A Prairie Home Companion.
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The Legend of Hot Karl | Rapper and Writer, Jensen Karp
As rapper Hot Karl, Jensen Karp set off on an unexpected journey from hip hop enthusiast to taking a wild ride toward rap fame. Along the way, he ate salmon dinners with record label big wigs, struggled with a mental disorder, and loaned 300 dollars to Kanye West. But when his hip-hop career slips from his fingers, he must find a new path in life—and to his 300 dollars.
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The Life (and Sometimes Death) of an Actor | Voice Actor, Iké Amadi
As a voice actor for films, television shows, video games, promotions, and audio books, chances are you've heard Iké Amadi's voice. Stepping into the shoes of a character, Iké transforms into the likes of heroes and villains with the touch of a true pro. But for some actors, helping tell great stories can come at a deadly price.