Poetry and Planetary Discovery
Natalie and Maria discuss their serendipitous choice of poems related to Pluto on the 88th anniversary of its discovery, highlighting the connection between poetry and the search for life beyond our planet. They read excerpts that evoke wonder and the potential transformation of our understanding of ourselves and our lives through the discovery of alien life forms.In this clip
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[Unedited] Maria Popova and Natalie Batalha with Krista Tippett
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