Posts Tagged "books"

The New Lunar Society

It's the way that we tell stories that makes a difference. The narrative, the focus on the details, the selection of the historical period to examine, and the conclusions are a subtle craft that one could try to master throughout her career without success—that could not be said for David Mindell.

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

Books can often lead us to rethink and reflect on our perceptions, changing our point of view and leading to a deeper understanding of the world around us. But it's rare for a book to feel like a revelation—even though I don't exactly like the word—in the sense that it deeply resonates, explaining and organizing fragments of thought that you've encountered but couldn't manage to unify.