November 2, 2009

Today on Word of Mouth, is the media following the pipers or calling the tune of the nation’s health care debate? A journalism watchdog grades the coverage. Then Yoda invades the conference room. Researchers take a cue from Star Wars to develop 3D technology that beams life-like holograms to meetings far, far away. Plus, the ultimate smart city. An exhibition in New York imagines a future of computer chips in every trash can, and park benches that kick you off for sitting too long. And writer Paul Auster joins us to discuss his new novel, Invisible. It’s part coming of age novel, part crime thriller that takes up some serious taboos. Then we explore the dusty world of antiquarian bookselling.

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