Let’s open our eyes to a few common myths and misconceptions about George Orwell and 1984. This is the third part in our three part series exploring the facts and myths about George Orwell and 1984. In part one, we learned “19 Facts Worth Knowing About George Orwell.” In
What do we find when we look at the story behind the story? Why did George Orwell choose the year 1984? Does 1984 boast the greatest misprint in literary history? Is there really a musical genre inspired by the world of Big Brother? This is part two of our three
And we’re off! As we start this summer’s book club, I want to explore the life of George Orwell and the context in which he wrote 1984. To begin, I’ll share a three-part series covering some of the facts and myths about Orwell and 1984. As a
Here are four reasons I'm excited read 1984 with you this summer: 1. We'll read a great book Nineteen Eighty-Four appears on many of the “best books” lists, 119 by one count. It’s been called everything from “the definitive book of the twentieth century” to
Thank you for joining Behavioral Scientist’s Summer Book Club! Below is everything you need to get started. Website and communications We have a website dedicate to our book events: bookclub.behavioralscientist.org. It will be the hub for the Summer Book Club and how you receive email updates and
I am excited to invite you to our 2025 Summer Book Club. We’ll read George Orwell’s 1984—a classic novel about a future society overcome by a totalitarian regime and the citizens trying to break free. Join the Summer Book Club today 1984 needs no introduction. You’ve
Thank you to everyone who attended our conversation with Oliver Burkeman. Below, you'll find a link to today's recording if you weren't able to attend live, as well as some addition links and resources you might want to check out.
In March, Behavioral Scientist will host author Oliver Burkeman for a conversation about living the imperfect life. The excerpt below is from his book Meditation for Mortals, which is designed as a four-week "retreat of the mind." The book comprises 28 brief chapters meant to be read at
Reading Oliver Burkeman feels as if someone reached into your thoughts and pulled out all the advice you’ve ever received on productivity, time-management, work-life balance, burnout, and well-being so you could get a clear look at it. With everything in the open, you’re able to see what’s
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Editor's note: Kurt Vonnegut delivered the following speech at the University of Chicago in 1994. I discovered it in a lovely collection of his speeches and commencement addresses. The collection is titled: If This Isn't Nice, What Is? The Graduation Speeches and Other Words to Live
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I am excited to share the third and final conversation in the Techno-Visions series. I spoke with MIT economist Simon Johnson about his new book, Power and Progress, co-authored with fellow MIT economist Daron Acemoglu. A Techno-Visions Conversation with Simon Johnson0:00/3127.9681×
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Why did Kurt Vonnegut choose the title Player Piano? Although I first picked up the book 15 or 20 years ago, I never gave the question much thought. There are a couple of scenes with a player piano in the bar in Homestead, but they seem to serve a supporting
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“It’s just the most marvelous practical joke,” Kurt Vonnegut says about writing. “Because imagine just making little marks on paper and having somebody cry. The damn fool will really weep, or get frightened. I just think it’s hilarious to do something to somebody with a piece of paper.