Author. Thinker. Other things.
The Linda Hall Science Library and Arboretum celebrated its 80th anniversary by creating "The Linda Hall: A Visual History," compiling decades of photographs and essays highlighting its rich history, collections, and gardens, marking a significant milestone.
Ivan the Terrible ruled through fear mistaken for strength, converting childhood trauma into absolutism. His paranoia dismantled institutions, devastated Russia, and proved that unchecked power amplifies insecurity, rewards cruelty, and destroys states claimed to protect.
The Linda Hall Library houses a remarkable History of Science collection, showcasing pivotal works like Gart der Gesundheit, Mundus Subterraneus, and Micrographia. These texts not only reflect the scientific knowledge of their times but also laid foundational concepts that influence modern science, illustrating the evolving relationship between evidence, imagination, and inquiry.
ERIC DORFMAN 