"To discover to the world something which deeply concerns it, and of which it was previously ignorant; to prove to it that it had been mistaken on some vital point of temporal or spiritual interest, is as important a service as a human being can render to his fellow creatures..."
John Stuart Mill, "On Liberty"
Showing posts with label Jonathan Lethem. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jonathan Lethem. Show all posts
I know it’s hard to believe in these times, but amidst the low IQ circus parading before us most days, books are still alive and well. Business considerations and disruption aside, great writers are writing, classic writers are being read and literature still seems to be alive.
Being pulled into the world of a gripping novel can trigger actual, measurable changes in the brain that linger for at least five days after reading, scientists have said. The new research, carried out at Emory University found that reading a good book may cause heightened connectivity in the brain and neurological changes that persist in a similar way to muscle memory.
However, we weren't able to put every conversation with every novelist, up on the site. So as a year end effort, here are a few more of my conversations about books that might trigger those "measurable changes in the brain."
I know it’s hard to believe in these times, but amidst the low IQ circus parading before us most days, books are still alive and well. Business considerations and disruption aside, great writers are writing, classic writers are being read and literature still seems to be alive.
