August 2024 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

Norng Chan Phal: The Mystery of the Boy at S-21

A harrowing true account of a small child surviving the Cambodian genocide.

Thinking

Pluralistic Ignorance and Climate Change

How can most people support serious action on climate change and yet continue to believe we are in the minority? The answer:…

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Salty on Borges Marathon, Part 18: Funes, His Memory: “Just getting started. Is there a post where you mention the translations you are working with?” May 27, 01:06
Marcie on Story of the Warrior and the Captive Maiden: Borges Marathon, Part 30: “This sent me on a hunt for the skinny little Borges collection I found second-hand last year, which I have…” May 26, 15:25
Marcie on Why I Don’t Know What My Favourite Book Is: “I was thinking about this too, in the sense that it was a phrase I answered quickly when I was…” May 26, 15:18
Andrew Blackman on Why I Don’t Know What My Favourite Book Is: “Good point about age – I do think it’s easier to be obsessed by a particular book when you’re younger…” May 21, 16:11
Andrew Blackman on Why I Don’t Know What My Favourite Book Is: “Ah yes, mood and day of the week are big factors to consider for me too!” May 21, 12:43