'Constructing consciousness out of words'

 

"Novelists are in the business of constructingconsciousness out of words, and that's what we all do, cradle to grave. The Self is a story we tell." – James Gleick

Born in New York City on this date in 1954, Gleick is a historian of science whose work has chronicled the cultural impact oftechnology on our lives.

A three-time finalist for thePulitzer Prize, he also was a finalist for the National Book Award for TheInformation:  A History, a Theory, a Flood.  Among his other awards are the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Royal Society Winton Prize forScience Books. 

 

And,Gleick was the first editor of “The BestAmerican Science Writing Series.”

  

“It is not true that people who accomplish thingsdon't waste time and that people who waste time don't accomplish things,”Gleick said.  “The very concept isill-informed. You can't waste time and you can't save time; you can only choosewhat you do at any given moment.”

 

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On a side note, today marks the 10th anniversary of mywriting this blog.  It's been fun, interesting and a definite "kickstart" to my writing day.  I’veenjoyed finding out about other writers, sharing their words and honoring theirachievements.    Thanks for readingwhat I’ve found.   

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