So, I was thrilled when I discovered a show called “Radiolab.” It was by accident that I ran across this public radio treat from WNYC. During the holidays, my local public radio station replayed former broadcasts from Radiolab, and after hearing an episode that posited a theory connecting a feline parasite with Schizophrenia, I was hooked. Since then, I’ve spent many pleasurable and geeky hours listening to Radiolab podcasts, on subjects as varied as “animal minds,” lying, parasites (more fascinating than I ever could have imagined), laughter, blinking, and the placebo effect, just to name a few.
Here’s how Radio Lab describes itself:
Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated, tinkered with, and encouraged to grow. Bring your curiosity, and we'll feed it with possibility.
If you’ve ever felt the least bit geeky when it comes to science, or if you just have a curiosity about the world and how it works, check out Radiolab. You can listen to episodes on your computer, or download them to an IPod or other portable media player.
And what did you find pleasurable today?
