You’re probably familiar with the panicked rush that comes when you’re running around your house, looking for keys or a wallet you’ve misplaced. It’s an awful feeling. But maybe there’s some value in the process of searching for lost things — beyond the prize you may (or may not) find at the end.

This hour, we talk to some professional “lookers” to find out: Is there joy, or hidden value, to be found in the search process? Can we learn to be better lookers?

GUESTS:

• Chris Turner: CEO of The Ring Finders, a global directory of metal detecting specialists
• James Renner: Journalist and author
• Walter Wick: Photo-illustrator and picture puzzle designer known for the I Spy and Can You See What I See? series

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