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Observed: Films, Books and Plays

  • Now Reading: Mythos

    Now Reading: Mythos

    Now Reading Mythos by Stephen Fry These are stories that most of us know, and it is refreshing to read them as seen through the lens of Stephen Fry. He brings a fresh perspective to these ancient tales, shedding light on the gods, heroes, and mortals of Greek mythology. The Greek myths have always fascinated me. They’re narratives of power, passion, and the perennial struggle between fate and free will. Fry’s version brings to…

  • Now reading “Westwold and Philosophy”

    Now reading “Westwold and Philosophy”

    Now reading “Westwold and Philosophy” edited by James B. South and Kimberly S. Engels. The book is a thought-provoking collection that delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the popular SciFi TV show Westworld. Each chapter, written by different authors, explores different aspects of the show, from artificial intelligence and consciousness to ethics, free will, and identity. The authors draw on various philosophical traditions, including existentialism, utilitarianism, and the philosophy of mind, making the book…

  • Now Reading: “Making it So” by Patrick Stewart

    Now Reading: “Making it So” by Patrick Stewart

    “Making It So: A Memoir” by Sir Patrick Stewart is a candid and engaging autobiography that offers an intimate glimpse into the life and career of the esteemed Shakespearean actor. Stewart’s memoir is a blend of humor and honesty, taking readers through his humble beginnings, his rise to fame as Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Xavier in the “X-Men” series, and his profound love for the theater. The narrative is rich with…

  • Now Reading: Machine Learning for Physicists

    Now Reading: Machine Learning for Physicists

    Now Reading: Machine Learning for Physicists

  • Now reading: Entangled Life

    Now reading: Entangled Life

    Now reading: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. How fungi make our worlds, change our minds and shape our futures.

  • Now Reading: The Dark Forest

    Now Reading: The Dark Forest

    It seems I managed to read The Three Body Problem quite rapidly. I am now starting the sequel in the series: The Dark Forest (黑暗森林) by Cixin Liu. You are bugs!! Well… let’s see what happens with that!

  • Now Reading: The Three Body Problem

    Now Reading: The Three Body Problem

    Now Reading The Three Body Problem ( 三体) by Cixin Liu; translated by Ken Liu.