Fresh TracksFernando Pereira on books, science, music, skiDavid Brooks, Neuroendocrinologist- September 17, 2006 David Brooks, Neuroendocrinologist: Having digested Leonard Sax on 'the emerging science of sex differences', David Brooks has been continuing his education in neuroscience by reading Louann Brizendine ('Is Chemistry Destiny' 9172006) (Via Language Log.) Reading these efforts to exploit a murky scientific picture to support prejudice, I keep coming back to what seems to me a prevalent misconception about the implications of process conservation in evolution. The fact that some sex-associated...http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/003586.html Belated Chile trip report- September 11, 2006 From August 19 to September 1st, I traveled to Chile to ski and to climb some volcanos with CASA Tours. I've done three ski trips to South America in the last three years, and each had great high points, but this trip was the best so far: an exceptionally congenial, hard-charging group, great weather for climbing, mind-blowing views, superb spring skiing, and smooth travel. The map shows the core of the trip, and a photo page gives more details.http://radio.weblogs.com/0100167/2006/09/10.html#a501 Malinky- September 9, 2006 A colleague who has spent time in Scotland recommended the Edinburgh band Malinky. I just found their latest album The Unseen Hours on iTMS. Now listening to their very cool Inertia Reels. Recommended.http://radio.weblogs.com/0100167/2006/09/09.html#a500 |