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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness Tal Ben-Shahar October 4, 2006 01:57:58 Tal Ben-Shahar discusses current research on the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make a difference in one's life.	Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation of the Spadefoot Toad Brad Timm March 24, 2008 01:02:04 Brad Timm examines the ecology and evolution of the spadefood toad, one of the rarest amphibians native to New England. He discusses long-term conservation with respect to minimizing the impact of threats posed by certain human activities.	Capitol Perspective: MA Governor Deval Patrick Edward M. Kennedy February 5, 2007 00:29:46 Ted Kennedy hosts Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick at the taping of an installment of Kennedy's Capital Perspective public affairs program. The program is taped at Emerson College and airs on public access cable stations across the state.
Eighth Wonder: The Library of Alexandria Andrew G. Jameson October 23, 2007 01:03:57 The Library of Alexandria is regarded as the eighth wonder of the ancient world and the first great library in Western history.	What Makes a Life Significant? Sissela Bok April 26, 2010 01:22:00 Philosopher Sissela Bok, Harvard professor Louis Menand, and Princeton professor Cornel West discuss what makes a life significant, in a panel discussion moderated by James Kloppenberg.	Juliet B. Schor: New Economics of True Wealth Juliet Schor May 20, 2010 00:52:28 Juliet B. Schor, sociologist and economist, discusses her book, Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth. Humans are degrading the planet far faster than we are regenerating it.
Groundbreaking Research on the Origins of Life Matthew Powner May 1, 2010 00:22:46 Two researchers at the famous Szostak Lab at Harvard University describe their respective contributions to scientific understanding of the emergence of life. Two essentials of life are (a) self-replication and (b) a membrane. Dr. Matthew W.	Homage to Ellsworth Kelly Jennie C. Jones June 27, 2009 00:48:52 Artist Jennie C. Jones talks about the connections between abstract painting, the color of birds, jazz and Blue Note LP cover designs. Her recent installation at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is a tribute to the influence of his formal aesthetic filtered through issues of ethnicity.	Eric Foner: New Perspectives on Lincoln and His World Eric Foner November 6, 2008 01:03:07 Eric Foner, contributor and editor of Our Lincoln: New Perspectives on Lincoln and His World, lectures about the sixteenth presidents of the United States.
Creative Mind: The Creative Personality Jacob Bronowski August 12, 1958 00:30:18 Lyman Bryson discusses with mathematician, poet, and biologist Jacob Bronowski how to locate and describe the basic qualities that mark the creative mind.	Ireland and the British Empire 1690-1800 Thomas Bartlett January 24, 2005 01:05:46 Thomas Bartlett delineates the events that led to Ireland joining with Great Britain in a legislative union at the turn of the 19th century.	History of Jazz: Part IV Eric Jackson November 13, 2000 00:23:04 Eric Jackson examines a variety of perspectives, providing firsthand insight into the legacy of jazz in Boston from its beginnings in the early 20th century to today. During the Civil Rights Movement, more clubs opened in white neighborhoods.