Enrico Fermi (1901–1954)
Our universe is vast beyond imagination. Really, you cannot imagine how vast it is. If you look into the night sky in perfect conditions you might be able to see about 2,500 stars, but that is only 0.000001 of the stars in the Milky Way. Continue reading Fermi Paradox
George Johnson is a prolific science writer—the author of nine books and hundreds of articles. He has written 14 articles for the New York Times in 2014 alone. Here is a brief summary of his Beyond Energy, Matter, Time and Space. Continue reading “Beyond Energy, Matter, Time and Space”
The two most important books that influenced my writing are Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style, and William Zinsser’s On Writing Well, The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
How to Find Fulfilling Work (The School of Life)
My Previous Advice – One of the most difficult tasks for most of us is finding fulfilling (paid) work in our modern economic system. Continue reading How to Find Fulfilling Work
I recently posted Edward Arlington Robinson’s poem, “Dear Friends.” It reminded me of a poem of his I encountered in high school, “Richard Cory.” I find the poems connected, as both suggest that worldly acclaim is not what’s most important. Continue reading Edward Arlington Robinson, “Richard Cory”
