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Maria Popova is a Constantinople of ideas: born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and based in Brooklyn, she has built a reputation as a discerning cultural critic, curating deep dives into art, science, and literature. She is the founder and editor of Brain Pickings, now The Marginalian, a long-standing hub for thoughtful exploration across disciplines. While primarily known as a writer and curator, Popova’s projects often intersect with live performance, music, and poetry through The Universe in Verse, a collaborative live show that blends science, poetry, and music with visual storytelling.