From the archive: Varieties of childhood

Many Minds by Kensy Cooperrider

Jul 31, 202601:28:48Science & Medicine

Hi friends! We're taking a bit of a summer pause. We'll be back soon—in the meanwhile, enjoy this listener favorite from our archives! ----- [originally aired July 10, 2025] Childhood is a special time, a strange time. C...

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