I am uncomfortable with "unreliable narrator" stories but the plot and mystery of this one is interesting. The casual psychopathy & sociopathy of most of the characters is also very uncomfortable. 3/5 Stars.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Friday, September 24, 2021
The Heilmeier Catechism
George H Heilmeier directed the United States Defense Advanced Research Project Agency from 1975 to 1977. He created the following 9 questions for the agency and grant applications to evaluate research programs:
- What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.
- How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
- What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
- Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make?
- What are the risks?
- How much will it cost?
- How long will it take?
- What are the midterm and final "exams" to check for success?
These questions became known as the "Heilmeier Catechism" and we still use them.
Monday, September 20, 2021
The Year's Best Science Fiction 2002 19th annual collection ed. by Gardner Dozois
Many of the stories were very good and I had read very few of them so it was enjoyable. 4/5 Stars.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Devoted by Dean Koontz
The occult horror & terrible science detracts from the story but it's still enjoyable, 3/5 Stars.
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Friday, September 10, 2021
Closer to truth: Asking the Ultimate Questions with the Great Thinkers of Our Time by Robert L Kuhn
I watch some of the "closer to truth" youtube videos sometimes; a few of the episodes I have seen appear in this audible collection. The popular, approachable metaphysics is sometimes fun and sometimes not very exciting. 3/5 Stars.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Sooley by John Grisham
I always enjoy Grisham's books and sometimes prefer the "sports" novels. This one does not disappoint, 5/5 Stars.
Monday, September 6, 2021
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