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Brian Walker

TaoismSpiritualityTranslation

Brian Walker is an author and translator recognized for his accessible renderings of classical Taoist texts, including a widely read version of the Tao Te Ching that brought ancient Chinese philosophical wisdom to contemporary Western audiences. As a guest on late-night radio, his discussions of Taoist philosophy, spiritual simplicity, and the art of living in harmony with nature provided a contemplative counterpoint to the program's more dramatic fare.

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The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu

1995

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May 22, 2001: Homemade Rocket - Brian Walker

May 22, 2001

2h 52m

Art Bell interviews Brian Walker, a self-taught rocket scientist and toy inventor from Bend, Oregon, who is building a hydrogen peroxide-powered rocket in his backyard to launch himself 35 miles into space. Walker details his plan to ride Earth Star One on a 15-minute suborbital flight, accelerating to Mach 4 during...

March 27, 2002: The Rocket Guy - Brian Walker

Mar 27, 2002

2h 45m

Art Bell checks in with Brian Walker, the self-funded inventor known as Rocket Guy, who is building a personal rocket to launch himself 30 miles straight up into space. Walker, a successful toy inventor who has invested roughly $350,000 into the project, provides an update on his progress since his first appearance...