Forty years ago, I bought a math encyclopedia. It’s been a great reference and a good investment in lifelong learning. Read more

Keeping things civil seems to be impossible in contemporary society. Find out more about the risks of polarized politics in Empire, by Orson Scott Card.  Read more

Blackout is the story of quite possible, increasing probable power system hacks that succeed in bringing down complex systems of systems in our modern world.  Read more

What’s it like to be a cop, or even just live, in modern China? These Chinese detective stories will give you a taste, and different experience.  Read more