pickI enjoyed this book about the materials that make up the modern world and the history and economies around them. It‘s highly readable and accessible. Rigorous on facts & science but he tells it in a conversational voice with narrative drive. Fascinating to learn about the importance of sand & glass for example, & the modern need for copper & lithium. It shows how interdependent we are as supply chains are so complex. Recommended.
First, I love this man‘s voice. I‘m seriously just vibing at this point. But he asked a question and I had an instinctual visceral response to… if an Alien from space walked up to you and asked you to take them to your leader… would you take them to the White House…. Personally, that sounds like the beginning of the first intergalactic war with earth so imma pass on that, thanks. 😳
My new audiobook, selected to carry me far away from the daily catastrophic news. Three hours there is a whole lot on 18th-century botanist Joseph Banks.
pickA really solid book! Overall this book really forces you to evaluate your thought process and why you believe what you believe.
The authors focus on a few narrow topics that are pretty controversial and spark highly emotional responses. But their principles apply to pretty much every area of life. Are you convinced of a mindset based off heuristics or based off quantitative data? Be aware of the why behind your life choices
#nonfiction #science
Starting this today…👻
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pickI love Mary Roach, and this book is no exception. Ostensibly about space, it‘s really about human physiology and how it is impacted by being in zero gravity, all packaged with her signature wit. I loved it!
panWhat a disappointment!
Unstructured, very weak and ill-constructed arguments, lack of transitions. All these undermine his ideas.
Overall, it lacks rigor.
pickI can‘t remember not being fascinated by the ocean & all of its creatures! Here the author focuses on the transition from the public perception of genuine fear of orcas to one of love & admiration. The second orca to be held in captivity, dubbed Moby-Doll, changed history, in this story that is both heartbreaking & lovely at times. A perfect listen if you just finished watching Blackfish & want something along the same lines! Read by the author!
pickFairly entertaining read about how humans deal with human-wildlife conflict.
Listened to this in audio.
