STEM Non-Fiction Book Club

Let's read and discuss Dark and Magical Spaces: The Neuroscience of Navigation, by Christopher Kemp.

"Navigation is one of the most ancient neural abilities we have―older than language. In Dark and Magical Places, Christopher Kemp embarks on a journey to discover the remarkable extent of what our minds can do. How did Neanderthals navigate? Why do even seasoned hikers stray from the trail? What spatial skills do we inherit from our parents? How can smartphones and our reliance on GPS devices impact our brains?"

Lively and respectful discussion is encouraged! All are welcome.

Let's gather at the library again!

The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred
by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Here are a few questions to consider:
In general, what was the book about? (overview)
What was memorable or striking to you?
What information did you already know and what was new to you?
What parts of this book did you identify with personally?
Did you have any preconceived ideas that changed during your reading?
What surprised you?
What was uncomfortable or hard to wrestle with?
How could the ideas shared in this book change the world if everyone broadly had this knowledge?
What are the political, social, economic, or spiritual questions raised by the book?
Would you recommend this book? Why or why not?