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September 10, 2023 Uncategorized

Cosmology and the History of Wonder

A reading list for a liberal arts course I taught on the history of astronomy and cosmology. For curious readers…

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News about icarus [the book]

My new book is out! A collection of essays from Icarus, fully revised and updated, and new material.

August 13, 2021 Essays / memoir / opinion / Uncategorized

The breath of life

We are most free when we choose to recognize our duty to others. (About 800 words)

June 24, 2021 Uncategorized

On the kindness of strangers

In a world of rapid change, we all have to rely on strangers to do the right thing. (380 words)

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