Questions like these daily prompts really get my mind going. For me, being able to admit that I'm wrong has profoundly improved my life. I ranted about it here. Enjoy!
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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2025/04/17/im-wrong/
“Fear — An Alternative History Of The World”, Robert Peckham, Profile Books, 2023.
“Beginning with the Black Death in the fourteenth century, Peckham traces a shadow history of fear. He takes us through the French Revolution and the social movements of the nineteenth century to modern market crashes, Cold War paranoia and the AIDS pandemic, into a digital culture increasingly marked by uniquely twenty-first-century fears.”
RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe: The Definitive Photographic Field Guide 6e by Rob Hume, 2020
The ultimate photographic field guide to the birds of Britain and Europe, RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe is a stunning, illustrated guide to Europe's bird species. It describes and illustrates bird characteristics and beautiful full colour photographs reveal individual species such as finches, martins and swallows with unrivalled clarity.
The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Governance ed. by Elena Conde & Corine Wood-Donnelly, 2025
A comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted issues surrounding governance in the Arctic region. Delving into the complex intersections of justice, sustainability, and security in Arctic politics.
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer was as fantastic as I knew it would be. Braiding Sweetgrass is one of my favorite books and I put this one off for far too long. I did finally order a copy from my local indie bookstore and picked it up today. Beautiful. Just as I knew it would be.
Book 17 was Autocracy Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum
Relevant quotes:
‘Sometimes the point isn’t to make people believe a lie; it’s to make people fear the liar.’
‘No democracy is safe.’
Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c00deb28-72e3-4425-99a8-88c3fbbe51ee?redirect=true
“A History Of The World In 47 Borders — The Stories Behind The Lines On Our Maps”, Jonn Elledge, Wildfire, 2024.
“(…) this is a fascinating, witty and surprising look at the history of the world told through its borders.“
in 'weapons of math destruction’, o’neil discusses the pervasiveness and high stakes of algorithms in daily life in as much frightening detail as only someone with deep respect and awe for big tech can.
her message, however, isn’t just about technology—it’s about social justice.
full review: https://idealistatheart.com/weapons-of-math-destruction-by-cathy-oneil/
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Promo-video: "The Secrets of the Mist Witches"
A non-fiction book with tales from many parts of the world, numerous illustrations, and an abundance of background information.
Cybersecurity for Everyone. A Human-Centered Approach by Cathy Olieslaeger, 2025
This book takes a bold, fresh look at cybersecurity by shifting the focus away from the technical jargon and putting the spotlight on the people who matter most—you. Whether you’re a student, a professional, a parent, or a business leader, this book is designed to help you understand cybersecurity’s role in everyday life and how you can make a difference.
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