Nov 3rd, 2008 · Henry Alford recommends one of the least "ooey-wooey books about religion or philosophy" he's ever read: the Tao Te Ching, a collection of aphorisms that dates back two millennia and invites constant reinterpretation.
Sep 8th, 2006 · The Star Trek science-fiction franchise turns 40 today. The original TV series only lasted three seasons. But in syndication, it became a viewer favorite, spawning spin-off shows and a series of big-budget movies. Brooke Gladstone, the host of NPR's On the Media, is proud to be a "trekkie." She explains the enduring success of the Starship Enterprise and its sister ships.