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I read the appendix on Wells’s philosophy regarding the “scepticism of the instrument” before continuing the first section (“Topographical”) because he mentioned it around chapter 5, and I was curious because I found myself having very contrasting reactions to different ideas he explored so far. I must say I’m amazed with how relatable he is; now to see the extent to which he can apply his reasoning…

This is the slowest I’ve ever read in my life. Every other sentence I need to pause to annotate something - either furiously disagreeing or enthusiastically agreeing. This is going to be a wild ride.

I love that this book gives examples of concrete actions we can take to address specific issues, and that it’s so politically explicit, it’s exactly what I was looking for!!! I loved the introduction right away, and now I’m diving into each contribution and I appreciate the variety of perspectives and levels of political consciousness, even the more frustrating ones - for I need to do the same with my students.

“Lo, Tevildo, these are the words of Huan whom thou thoughtest to catch and slay helpless as the miserable mice it is thy wont to hunt - stay for ever up thy lonely tree and bleed to death (…), or come down and feel again my teeth. But if neither are to thy liking, then tell me where is Tinúviel (…) and Beren (…) these shall be set as ransom against thee though it be valuing thee far over thy worth” Sassyy

The satire is relevant but the blind spots are far too many for me to respect this man’s career. The mediocrity of this university teacher in the 1930’s is astonishing. I can almost already see the ranty review I’m going to write. And I do miss writing those…

Finished David Bradshaw's intro, it didn't age well

Lately (the past few months) it seems I can’t sit down to read for five minutes because of how busy I’ve been, but an introduction by Margaret Atwood also took me a while to finish because of all the eye rolling.