Asides
Brief thoughts and miscellaneous content.
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On M. Heßler, Sisyphos im Maschinenraum
Quote from Martina Heßler’s ‘Sisyphos im Maschinenraum’ about endless technological striving. Jean Grenier’s insight shows how progress becomes perpetual labour.
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On T. de Padova, Quantenlicht
Quote from Thomas de Padova’s ‘Quantenlicht’ about scientific progress in late 19th/early 20th century physics. This insight shows how rapidly the world changed between Planck and Heisenberg’s eras.
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On J. Ellenberg, How Not to Be Wrong
Quote from Jordan Ellenberg’s ‘How Not to Be Wrong’ revealing mathematical thinking. Aristotle’s insight demonstrates how unlikely things become likely over time.
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On K. Clancy, Playing with Reality
Quote from Kelly Clancy’s ‘Playing with Reality’ about dice, religion, and divine decision-making. This insight connects ancient lottery practices to modern clergy.
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On J. Hawes, The Shortest History of England
Quote from James Hawes’ ‘The Shortest History of England’ exploring his key argument about Britain’s true cultural and economic divide between Southern England and the rest of Great Britain.
