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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Crystal Dilworth: Because Science
Season 2014
Episode 32
Crystal Dilworth recently completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience at Cal Tech. Her research has focused on the molecular basis for nicotine dependence. An accomplished life-long dancer, Crystal now choreographs Cal Tech's musical productions. That's right, she teaches other scientists to dance... and they're good!
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1:21
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2:02
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1:54
Steven Pinker explains why we pussy-foot around when communicating uncomfortable subjects.

2:48
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0:39
Steven Pinker 30 seconds to explain good and evil, and he's an angel (and a devil)

1:00
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1:31
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2:56
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0:41
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2:36
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