Reading
On books, reading, and writers.
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Alien Oceans: Europa, Enceladus and Titan
2030 is going to be a big year for those curious about life in the solar system. The Europa Clipper spacecraft that just launched is…
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Simpler Than We Thought
Human existence may be simpler than we thought. There is no predestination, no unfathomed mystery of life. Demons and gods do not vie for our…
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Drinking, Smoking and Drugs: E. Jean Carroll’s day with Hunter S. Thompson
Here’s writer Hunter S. Thompson’s daily routine, as reported by E. Jean Carroll. It’s likely made up, but of course the truth is a poor…
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Arabian Nights: Orientalist Illustrations
Here are some beautiful illustrations by Franz Xaver Simm from my old (late 1800s) German edition of 1001 Nights.
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If He Worried He Hid It
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one Who wouldn’t say…
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In Praise of Mystery
In a few days, the Europa Clipper spacecraft is going to launch towards Jupiter. After a journey of six years, it will arrive at Jupiter’s…
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