On Being with Krista Tippett

Martin Rees — Cosmic Origami and What We Don't Know

Parallel realities and the deep structure of space-time sound like science fiction. These are matters of real scientific inquiry. Lord Martin Rees is an astrophysicist and self-professed atheist who p...

21 Nov 201352min

[Unedited] Lord Martin Rees with Krista Tippett

Some of the biggest philosophical and ethical questions of this century may be raised on scientific frontiers — as we gain a better understanding of the deep structure of space and time and the wilder...

21 Nov 20131h 27min

[Unedited] Ira Byock with Krista Tippett

What if we understand death as a developmental stage — like adolescence or mid-life? Dr. Ira Byock shares how we can understand dying as a time of learning, repair, and completion of our lives. Krista...

7 Nov 20131h 41min

Ira Byock — Contemplating Mortality

What if we understand death as a developmental stage — like adolescence or mid-life? Dr. Ira Byock is a leading figure in palliative care and hospice in the United States. He says we lose sight of “th...

7 Nov 201351min

[Unedited] Esther Sternberg with Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett spoke with immunologist Esther Sternberg on March 30, 2012. This unedited interview is included in our show, “The Science of Healing Places.” Download the mp3 of the produced show at on...

24 Okt 20131h 24min

Esther Sternberg — The Science of Healing Places

The light and smells in places like hospitals can often depress us. And, our favorite room at home keeps us sane. But why? Immunologist Esther Sternberg explains the scientific research revealing how ...

24 Okt 201351min

David Sloan Wilson — Evolving a City

David Sloan Wilson believes that evolution is not just a description of how we got here. He says it can also be a tool kit for improving how we live together. He’s taken what he’s learned in studying ...

17 Okt 201351min