Veronique Greenwood is a writer and essayist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Pacific Standard, Aeon, Popular Science, Scientific American, and many others.
I kept running into her work as I gathered pieces for my weekly newsletter, so created a Google alert for her. So, when I decided to have these conversations, I knew I wanted to get her take.
One of the things I want to talk about is wonder - and this is something she knows well, and incorporates into her work.
I hope you enjoy!
A selection of my favorite of her pieces:
How Trust Shapes Nations' Safety Rules in The Atlantic How does a country decide what risks are acceptable in everyday life? This is a must-read, and keep.
The Vodka-Red-Bull Placebo Effect in The Atlantic People take more risks when downing caffeine-and-alcohol cocktails—but only if they know what they’re drinking. Beautiful proof of the power of brand.
My Grandfather Thought He Solved a Cosmic Mystery in The Atlantic His career as an eminent physicist was derailed by an obsession. Was he a genius or a crackpot? A really beautiful story.
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Veronique Greenwood on Science & Wonder