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The WELL, launched in 1985 as the Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, provides a watering hole for some articulate and playful thinkers from all walks of life. Why is this conversation treasured? It's all about who's here. [Learn more about The WELL...]

Cynthia Dyer-Bennet, kitchen maven
I adore the Wildlife conference, with its threads about everything from octopus intelligence to building bat boxes; it's a real WELL treasure. Elder.pri, a virtual respite zone for those of us caring for frail elders, has been an invaluable resource to me since 1995. And, as co-host of the Cooking conference, I've gained easily as much knowledge from my more expert compatriots as I've offered those seeking advice. [See more people, more suggestions...]