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Evolution rediscovered

Revisado: 11-05-19

Here is an interesting read and a refreshing outlook on the impact that humans and our urban environments have on the natural world. As the ultimate ecosystem engineers, we are rapidly driving the evolution of innumerable plant and animal species, a process that we can actively observe. At the center of the book’s message, and indeed my favorite aspect of the book, is a challenge to the idea that human presence and influence is somehow inherently evil and unnatural. Are we not as “natural” as any other species? There is no reason that we cannot, at the same time, work to preserve and appreciate the untouched natural regions of Earth and diminish our destructive tendencies as well as observe, celebrate, and learn from our role in urban evolution.

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A chronicle of institutional racism

Revisado: 11-05-19

This is a fascinating, disturbing, and eye-opening book about some of the most unacceptable flaws in the history of our criminal justice system. It chronicles institutional racism, bias, disregard for the truth, and conflicts of interest resulting in egregious violations of human rights. This will definitely change your way of thinking and shock you at just how little we can rely on truth and fairness in the institutions from which we most expect it.

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Sloppy audio production

Revisado: 12-14-18

Issue with the audio recording. During the last portion of the book, many of the sentences are repeated with the name “Bette” and again with “Betty.” It’s quite annoying.

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