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Inevitable Surprises
History, Michio believed, was a long series of surprises that seemed inevitable in retrospect.
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Digital Keepsakes
People accumulate digital keepsakes. What is the best way to keep these?
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Math and Beauty
Understanding creates a deeper appreciation for the things around us, and allows us to infer unseen things.
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Symbols and Association
The feelings associated with typefaces change over time.
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Science is a Sugar Cube
An odyssey in household dialect.
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Sea of Information
The Wende Muesum in Los Angeles has book-lined halls. The books are written in a language I do not understand, using an alphabet I do not know.
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Hiking
Hiking is a great activity. The only equipment you need is shoes. Also, a network of geosynchronous satellites connected to a miniature portable computer that tells you where the heck you are.
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Small Mournings
Mourning is about adapting to new circumstances.
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What Mourning Feels Like to Me
After my mother died, I learned a few things about mourning.
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Wisdom Comes from Pain
A wise woman once said, “Wisdom comes from pain. If you’re lucky, it’s someone else’s pain.”