Sign in with Facebook
77,557 books
—
289,496 voters
Shaun
https://www.goodreads.com/anthrojoyce
progress:
(page 23 of 336)
"So far this doesn't seem like a "guide to mindful eating"... it is feels more like an overview of popular foods in various cultures sprinkled with small anecdotes, but I'm on half way through chapter two so we will see." — Jul 06, 2014 08:01PM
"So far this doesn't seem like a "guide to mindful eating"... it is feels more like an overview of popular foods in various cultures sprinkled with small anecdotes, but I'm on half way through chapter two so we will see." — Jul 06, 2014 08:01PM
Shaun
is currently reading
progress:
(page 72 of 320)
"learned a little more about early human and early ape anatomy and physiology. The last chapter gave an interesting insight into the evolutionary adaptation of the pelvis." — Jul 17, 2013 02:35PM
"learned a little more about early human and early ape anatomy and physiology. The last chapter gave an interesting insight into the evolutionary adaptation of the pelvis." — Jul 17, 2013 02:35PM
Scientists are viewed with increasing distrust by a public that is skeptical about their contributions to society—that is, skeptical about the power of science to describe and improve the world. When people refuse to acknowledge climate
...more
Rachael and 1 other person liked this
“For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.”
― The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
― The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”
―
―
“But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.”
― Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science
― Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science
“We won't have a society if we destroy the environment.”
―
―
“An intellectual? Yes. And never deny it. An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself. I like this, because I am happy to be both halves, the watcher and the watched. "Can they be brought together?" This is a practical question. We must get down to it. "I despise intelligence" really means: "I cannot bear my doubts.”
―
―
The Atheist Book Club
— 1662 members
— last activity Feb 18, 2026 05:59AM
In these gilded halls we shall discuss the presence of the atheistic viewpoint in the written form. Are you a fan of Douglas Adams' scientific view of ...more
Hard SF
— 1193 members
— last activity Mar 24, 2026 01:19PM
This is a discussion group for this specific subgenre in SF where the plausibility of the science counts.
Science and Natural History
— 1134 members
— last activity Sep 22, 2020 01:21PM
This group is for those that just can't get enough of science and the natural world. *** All books are chosen by group members *** ...more
Shaun’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Shaun’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
6,048 books
|
27 friends
415 books
|
32 friends
2,320 books
|
53 friends
1,606 books
|
607 friends
1,011 books
|
63 friends
178 books
|
26 friends
845 books
|
46 friends
1,230 books
|
443 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Shaun
Lists liked by Shaun
