“Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley” by Jacob Silverman critiques Elon Musk as a polarizing figure in modern tech culture. The book explores how ultra-wealthy individuals often view democracy as a constraint on their ability to accumulate wealth. Silverman delves into Musk’s complex persona and highlights how his libertarian views symbolizeContinue reading “Gilded Rage”
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The Nonfictionado
I’m excited to introduce a new concept here: non-fiction book reviews! Yes, non-fiction! Woo-hoo! However, these won’t be your typical book reviews. Instead of just discussing the content of the books, I’ll also explore how they relate to everyday life. Well, that’s the plan, at least. So, without further ado, allow me to introduce theContinue reading “The Nonfictionado”
Tucson Festival of Books, 2025
For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sharing some highlights from the Tucson Festival of Books I attended on March 15-16. The first lecture I attended was titled “The Metals Powering Our World.” It featured authors Vince Beiser and Ernest Scheyder, who sat down with geologist Carmie Garzione to discuss the complexities and unintendedContinue reading “Tucson Festival of Books, 2025”
Krista Marson 