The Moth: Man on the Moon - Nathan Englander | World Science Festival
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Channel: World Science Festival · 2013 · Science & Technology
"A writer moves to Jerusalem to be part of the peace process. Nathan Englander is the author of 'For the Relief of Unbearable Urges,' 'The Ministry of Special Cases,' and most recently 'What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.' He was selected by The New Yorker magazine as one of the "20 Writers for the 21st Century." The Moth and World Science Festival team up to bring you poignant, hilarious and unpredictable stories of science. Scientists, writers, artists and innovators take to the World Science Festival's stage to share their intensely personal tales of science colliding with life. No notes, no props, no pictures—just beautifully crafted, old-fashioned storytelling. Nathan Englander Author Nathan Englander’s story collection, For the Relief of Unbearable Urges became an international bestseller, earning him both the PEN/Faulkner Malamud Award and the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2000. His first novel, The Ministry of Special Cases, was published in Spring 2007. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencefestival?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: The World Science Festival (WSF) is a multimedia organization bringing the most transformative ideas in science to global audiences. Through long- and short-form videos spanning physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, neuroscience, consciousness, medicine, space exploration, the dilemma of free will, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, and beyond. WSF gathers world-renowned scientists, artists, and thinkers for dynamic discussions, debates, lectures, performances, films, and immersive live experiences. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. With live events reaching millions worldwide and hundreds of millions of digital views, WSF continues to expand its global impact through festivals, educational initiatives like World Science U, and digital content that explores the near and far future of our world. FOLLOW WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Website: https://worldsciencefestival.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldscifest/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldscifest X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/worldscifest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-science-festival The Moth: Man on the Moon - Nathan Englander https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShHFwKyhcDo3g7hr4f1R8A
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