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Radio Lab: Talking to machines

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Following the example of Gabriel of showing you, not one, but a series of very interesting programs, I would like to present you RADIOLAB. Here's what they say about themselves:

Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

I must say that just listening to them is a very exciting audio experience. At least for me, used to the classic radio programs, it was the discovery of a much richer way of making a radio show. They usually mix several stories in the same show, usually related with science or history, but they always have something of awkward or mysterious that keeps you listening one show after the other.

Here is an example of one of their shows. 

Enjoy!


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  1. Gabriel J. Gil PérezMarch 14, 2017 at 2:21 AM

    Thanks, Claudia! I think radio shows are underestimated in our times of hyper mega sophistication in media and social networks. It is a great way multi-tasking with mundane activities, like cleaning or biking. I will listen to this show as soon as I can.

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  2. Gabriel J. Gil PérezMarch 14, 2017 at 2:34 PM

    Quite interesting! Full of incredible -and a bit disturbing- stories. Always catching your attention. Great.

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  3. Gabriel J. Gil PérezMarch 14, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    By the way, inline with RADIOLAB program "Talking to Machines", I would like to suggest you to watch Her, a 2013 film by Spike Jonze.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/

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