A couple weeks ago, Tim Ferriss had Michael Mauboussin on his show. Among many other topics, they discussed the concept of consilience. When Mauboussin mentioned E.O. Wilson’s book as a great place to learn more, I bought it. This is a book that explores the idea of bringing together knowledge…
This Saturday, March 18th, I'll be appearing at Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore in Houston. I'll be there from 1-4 PM to talk about the series, sign books, and generally nerd out with other sci-fi fans. They are located at 2718 Southwest Freeway. Check out their Facebook page and show them…
There’s something almost primal about the act of smithing. Combining fire and metal, and then beating them into something useful. Time was, the village blacksmith was the high tech guru. He could take rocks (ore) and make iron, then steel, then turn it into something you needed: horseshoes, weapons, tools,…
I picked up Vinge’s book because it won a Hugo. It was time well spent. Rainbows End tells a compelling story in a world filled with advanced technology. It is a story about a man who lost everything due to Alzheimer's disease, and he gets a chance to reclaim his…