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The Half Known Life: A Book Launch with Pico Iyer

NEW YORK, January 24, 2023 — Renowned author Pico Iyer discusses his new book The Half Known Life which explores ideas of paradise across the planet, of inner and outer peace, and how different cultures and peoples formulate their own versions of happiness. Religion historian Elaine Pagels moderates the conversation. (1 hr., 15 min.)

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