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Jo asked this question about Bewilderment:

As I am reading this book I am struck by the depth of science the author brings, astrophysiology and neuroscience, yet there is no bibliography at the end of the book. Am I to believe that Powers is a subject matter expert in both areas?

Ken Re Astrobiology and neuroscience , yes I was also impressed by the author’s in-depth,nowledge in these areas but I’m more enthralled by his ability to…moreRe Astrobiology and neuroscience , yes I was also impressed by the author’s in-depth,nowledge in these areas but I’m more enthralled by his ability to transpose what he researched into prose with high literary values. I know about most of the speculations about exoplanets ( eg. planet made entirely of diamond) but there’s no way I can write about them..(less)

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