"The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World" offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and achievements of Alexander von Humbold"The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World" offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and achievements of Alexander von Humboldt, a visionary naturalist and explorer. While the book provides valuable insights into Humboldt's groundbreaking ideas and their impact on the scientific world, some readers may find the narrative overly detailed and occasionally meandering despite being a supposed life account. The narrative occasionally pulled towards events that, once reached, seemed disproportionately brief, leaving me with a sense of anticlimax. I acknowledge that this may be attributed to a scarcity of information and limited research possibilities. While I appreciated the book's exploration of Humboldt's connections to other prominent figures, at times, these connections felt like a stretch. Overall, the book struggles with coherence and occasionally relies on tenuous links....more
“I’ve seen it happen over and over again: a black person gets killed just for being black, and all hell breaks loose. I’ve Tweeted RIP hashtags, reblo
“I’ve seen it happen over and over again: a black person gets killed just for being black, and all hell breaks loose. I’ve Tweeted RIP hashtags, reblogged pictures on Tumblr, and signed every petition out there. I always said that if I saw it happen to somebody, I would have the loudest voice, making sure the world knew what went down. Now I am that person, and I’m too afraid to speak.” ― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give