Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?
Norwegian TV producer Thomas Hellum describes why his programs — which feature hours of train rides, fishing, and knitting — help viewers slow down and return to life in 'real time.'
Arts
Can Slowing Down Help You Be More Creative?
Despite being a self-described 'pre-crastinator, psychologist Adam Grant says those who slow down — even procrastinate — tend to be more creative, original thinkers.
What Happens In The Brain Of An Extreme Procrastinator?
Blogger Tim Urban explains his process of extreme procrastination in which his brain wages war between instant gratification and the moment of pure panic just before a deadline.
When Was The Last Time You Did Absolutely Nothing?
Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe says one path to happiness is ten minutes, each day, to stop and enjoy the sensation of doing nothing.
What Can We Gain By Writing A Letter By Hand?
Lakshmi Pratury reflects on the dozens of letters she received from her father, while he was alive, and on the painstaking time it takes to pen a letter.
Can Slow-Moving Art Disrupt Our Hectic Routines?
Early in his career, video artist Gabriel Barcia-Colombo noticed the way people breeze past works of art. He describes how his deliberate, slow-moving installations encourage people to stop and think.
'All You Have To Give Is Yourself': Mike Birbiglia On Comedy, Filmmaking, And Sincerity
In many ways, Mike Birbiglia is the boy next door: kind, sincere, and giving of his time.
He's also hysterically funny.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Pete's Dragon' And Kids And Their Monsters
On this week's show, we visit with Disney's latest live-action effort and talk about why kids have, and love, their friendly monsters.
At 81, Disney's First African-American Animator Is Still In The Studio
First hired in the 1950s, Floyd Norman is still drawing. "Creative people don't hang it up," he says. "We don't walk away, we don't want to sit in a lawn chair. ... We want to continue to work. "
Shante, He Stays: RuPaul Reflects On Decades Of Drag — And 2 Emmy Nominations
RuPaul is the most recognizable drag queen in America. His hit show, RuPaul's Drag Race is up for two Emmy Awards as it begins filming its ninth season. But drag, he says, will never be mainstream.