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Summer '08 Reading List

Matthew Clapp

21 Jun 2008 — 1 min read

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Most of these books are new to me. Instead of re-reading the classics – again, I’ve decided to pick up some new books – even some fiction.

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Movies with Rabbits

Movies with Rabbits

Have you ever noticed the recurring appearances of rabbits in movies? There’s a hidden code in Hollywood that only a select few know about. While I can’t reveal all its secrets here, I can tell you it begins with uncovering every movie featuring rabbits. I have a list

Exploring the Enigma of Consciousness

Exploring the Enigma of Consciousness

Check out this article from Popular Mechanics, Your Very Own Consciousness Can Interact With the Whole Universe, Scientists Believe by Susan Lahey. The article is about a journey into the labyrinth of consciousness. The question of whether consciousness is a mere product of neural fireworks or a standalone entity has

The Eternal Struggle: The Battle Between Good and Evil

The Eternal Struggle: The Battle Between Good and Evil

I remember the first time I watched The Omen. I must’ve been about 7 or 8, sitting cross-legged on the shaggy carpet in our living room, eyes glued to the TV screen, heart pounding in my chest. The darkness in that film – it wasn’t just the literal shadows

Simulacra and Simulation: A Map to Our Cultural Reality

Simulacra and Simulation: A Map to Our Cultural Reality