Published Mar 19, 2018
Why Life is Better Than You Think & Why We Swear
Explore the hidden dangers of everyday electromagnetic fields, the mystery of rare blood types, and the universal power of swearing, while Stephen Pinker sheds light on our surprisingly progressive times marked by declining poverty and rising literacy.
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