In this series, I’m talking about big issues in how we think about our scientific past. This week I’m dealing with the thin line we drew between alchemy and chemistry. Read the first post in this series, on ancient Greece and math. Read the second post, on the Scientific Revolution. Read the third post, on astronomy and astrology. Read the fourth post, on infectious disease. Read More
Month: May 2019
RiME and postpartum depression
A while back I wrote about playing emotional video games. This week it turned out I was playing one that I was not prepared for.
Research Progress Notes: Week of April 29th
This week I finished my research trips to LA. It feels like a real relief. Read More
An Angry History of Science Part 4: Diseases are about people, not microbes
In this series, I’m talking about big issues in how we think about our scientific past. This week I’m dealing with the specter of epidemic disease. Read the first post in this series, on ancient Greece and math. Read the second post, on the Scientific Revolution. Read the third post, on astronomy and astrology. Read More
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