Dick Teresi

Decided to take one of my large-pile-o-library-books with me on this trip, and finished it in a couple days. Dick Teresi takes a look at brain death and how it's not as clearly defined as you might think it to be. Really made me think about my decision to check the donor box on my drivers license- I'm still listing myself as a donor, but I think I'll put a post somewhere in writing about making sure death verification tests are adequately and properly performed.

Also reminded me of Repo! The Genetic Opera... except in real life.… (mere)

So this book is about the misconception that science was invented by the Ancient Greeks then reinvented during the Renaissance while all other culture invented the fire and then called it quits, waiting for Europeans to invent everything.

It's an interesting read, especielly since I feel that during the more than ten years that has passed since it being published, I don't think much has changed: I feel that the version were Europeans invented science is still prevalent, and that lots of people will never see it another way. Which is a shame.

That said, I enjoyed the first chapter on math, the best. If the entire book had been like that, the rating would have been higher, but even so it was an enjoyable read and I recommend it.… (mere)