Reading Series
Under the Hood
Science-science: bodies, brains, physics, biology, chemistry, disease, atoms, and the mechanisms underneath experience.
How dopamine-driven design in social media, dating apps, and porn hijacks our brains to keep us endlessly swiping, scrolling, and clicking.
The complete story of life on Earth, from the first cells in primordial goo to warm-blooded creatures with brains capable of thought.
A witty, accessible guide to the hardest concepts in math and physics—from category theory to general relativity—explained like you're talking to a clever friend.
A critical examination of cancer as both a medical disease and a psychological trauma, exposing the cancer industrial complex and challenging how we understand, fear, and profit from this diagnosis.
From Einstein's equation to Chernobyl's fallout, the story of how humanity turned the atom into both weapon and warning.
A molecular-level tour of how your body works, from the 30 trillion cells that build you to the chemical signals that keep them coordinated.
How the American Revolution was sanitized, mythologized, and repackaged into the patriotic gospel we're taught instead of what actually happened.
A exploration of explosive phenomena in physics, from the Big Bang to modern cosmology and energy release.
Einstein's revolutionary theory that shattered Newton's universe by proving space and time are relative, not absolute.
Everything you need to know about the biology, behavior, and ecological importance of bees.
An exploration of plant life, from cellular biology to ecological significance in our world.
A no-BS guide to why modern life destroys your sleep and how circadian rhythms, caffeine addiction, and artificial light are keeping you perpetually exhausted.
A comprehensive guide to pregnancy, covering the biological processes and emotional journey of expecting a child.
The Survival Guide to Pregnancy, Babies, and What the Hell Happens Now by James Johnson Dedication To anyone who's ever stared at two pink lines and thought, "Oh, sh*t." You're not alone.
A comprehensive history of male circumcision across civilizations, religions, and medical practice—and the modern movement questioning this ancient ritual.