Book review: Livewired by David Eagleman

Lots of academics attempt to write for the masses. Few succeed. Kahneman and Sapolsky come to mind. David Eagleman might be the best I’ve read. Livewired is subtitled “The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain." Skip the subtitle, read the book. It’s outstanding. Eagleman masterfully navigates the complex landscape of…

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10 Questions with Liz Bullard

Liz Bullard Liz is the author of the Prophecy trilogy. I was honored to be on her excellent eReads podcast and wanted to turn the table around because it was such a pleasure to chat with her. Here are my 10 Questions: I want to hear about Preston, your Corgi.…

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Savages

The Oxford American College Dictionary that sits on my shelf defines savage thus: Noun: something or someone uncivilized or uncultivated, characterized by wild, uncultivated, boorish, or rude behavior, a barbarian. Recently, my youngest daughter remarked that I had eaten something “like a savage.” Neither of us remember the item, but both…

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Proton-Exchange Membranes and The Destiny of Times

Jan Jordynn I didn’t expect to blog about proton-exchange membranes (PEMs) but they came up during my interview with Jan Jordynn on her Destiny of Times podcast. Jan’s got a wide-ranging curiosity and we ended up talking about much more than books and writing. Give it a listen here. I’ve…

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