Guest Thinkers — December 21, 2010

Video of AQ Conference

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For those that missed the streaming video of the morning session of the fascinating conference on al-Qaeda hosted by the New American Foundation and the NYU Center on Law and Security, you can watch the afternoon session here.

I have been told that my own talk on Yemen’s rehab program should be available soon, and I will post it here when it is available. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the conference.

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Charles bridge in prague, czech republic.

Neuropsych

An untold story of LSD psychotherapy in communist Czechoslovakia

Uncovering the story of Milan Hausner, the Sadská clinic, and LSD psychotherapy behind the Iron Curtain.

A model of the Colossus depicting the grandeur of ancient Rome.

The Past

This virtual 3D model lets you wander the streets of ancient Rome

Archaeologist Bernard Frischer spent decades uploading the ruins of the Eternal City to the cloud. Here’s what it looks like.

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Health

At least 5 people have been cured of HIV. Is the AIDS pandemic ending?

CRISPR, stem cells, and even cancer drugs are helping shape an AIDS-free future.

A creative spark ignites amidst darkness.

The Learning Curve

“The Onion” founder explains his strategy for sparking creativity

Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.

a man standing in front of a blackboard with writing on it.

Neuropsych

The man who tried to redeem the world with logic

Walter Pitts rose from the streets to MIT, but couldn’t escape himself.

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