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Annie Murphy Paul: What We Learn Before We're Born

Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb -- from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods.


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Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

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