Will Self and I appeared on stage together to have a good time discussing the issues of life and death in an event hosted by Intelligence Squared. For those of you who don't know, Will is the author of edgy literary novels such as The Book of Dave
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James Holmes’ Brain: Some Initial Speculations
In the wake of the Aurora movie theater shooting, many people had the same questions: What kind of derangement is indicated by the horrific acts of James Holmes? What is wrong with his brain? How will his mental state play out in the courts?
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The Brain and the Now
I recently spoke at the Long Now Foundation's 20th anniversary event.
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CNN's Next List - video profile
I was named a CNN Next List Fellow. Watch two clips from the show.
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Italy's STYLE magazine: Idea Guys
Think it's unlikely for a scientist to be featured on the cover of an Italian fashion magazine? Me too! But strange things happen...
In other news...
Why the Net Matters on BBC Today
Listen to an interview on BBC's Today Programme regarding the new iPad book Why the Net Matters.
SUM at the Royal Opera House
SUM has been turned into an opera at the Royal Opera House in London (Composer: Max Richter, Director: Wayne McGregor). The London Evening Standard hails the opera as "immersive, meditative and sweetly fascinating". Read about the background of the collaboration in Wired.
6 Ways the Internet Will Save Civilization
Read David's new article in Wired magazine: "Apocalyse? No. Six Ways the Internet Will Save Civilization"
