Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Journey through Transitions Lab Girl is an autobiography of a modern scientist, that delves into the author’s childhood to her struggles and successes as a scientist. Jahren takes the reader to her time in grad … Continue reading Review of Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Of the entire spectrum of light, we, humans can only see a limited range. There are some people who theoretically have the ability to see more colors than most people. These people, tetrachromats, have an extra cone in their eyes … Continue reading How do you find tetrachromats?
I was listening to Tim Ferris’s interview with Michio Kaku and though I haven’t finished it yet, a few things stood out. It was interesting to note the amount of support that Kaku had as a kid for his interest … Continue reading Michio Kaku’s Early Academic Success
How does the average everyday citizen exercise imagining paradigm shifts? To imagine a paradigm shift is to take an accepted idea and imagine that it is no longer true. Within fields of study, it is easier to identify long-standing accepted … Continue reading What do paradigm shifts for everyday life look like?
I was just thinking about paradigm shifts, inspired by the book The Six Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. I was wondering if it was possible to predict paradigm shifts in culture, or within certain fields of research, and I came across … Continue reading Predicting Paradigm Shifts and Change
I made a video based on a review article discussing some factors that influence I.Q. and what I.Q. tests actually measure. Below are links to the videos and a transcript. IQ which stands for “intelligence quotient” is a score … Continue reading Factors That Affect I.Q.
I made a video discussing what MECP2 duplication syndrome is. Below are links to the video as well as a transcript of the video. What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome? MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is a genetic disorder primarily seen in males … Continue reading What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome?
Why I Chose this Book My book choice can feel sporadic sometimes. At one point, I determined that my book selection should be more deliberate. I should read books that align with the goals in my life. One of them … Continue reading Review of The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye-View of the World by Michael Pollan
In this YouTube video I discuss a paper that investigates if genes for normal intelligence are the same as those for people with “high intelligence.” Intelligence is a widely studied and debated subject. It is praised and admired…for the most … Continue reading Intelligence Genes: Are there Genius Genes?
