John Hansen
Contributing Writer
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He enjoys 19th & 20th century literature, has found a renewed passion in poetry, and regularly reads contemporary non-fiction and philosophical prose.
University of Iowa, B.A., English
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Norbert Wiener – Cybernetics and Society
Famous mathematician looks at the concepts of Cybernetics and feedback, which reveals a better understanding of society and the world around us.
Dec 29, 2009
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Brenda Miller – Basha Leah
Miller introduces several strands to the essay. Each ultimately leads to one another and allows the reader to see hidden subtleties and insightful connections.
Dec 27, 2009
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Richard Dawkins – The Selfish Gene
According to Dawkins, genetically inherited traits are not irreversible, but may actually be "unlearned."
Aug 9, 2009
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James Lovelock – Cybernetics
Lovelock's study shows that living organisms are inherently complex, and the analysis of their parts will be of little help in explaining how a cybernetic system works.
Aug 8, 2009
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Susan Orlean – The Maui Surfer Girls
Narrator reveals and contrasts the differing characters in hope of shedding light on how stress-free daily life can be by having the right mindset and outlook.
Aug 7, 2009
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Albert Goldbarth -- After Yitzl
Author uses several instances to showcase his concept of love and death and ultimately coming to terms with things coming to "an end."
Aug 7, 2009
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The Fourth State of Matter -- Jo Ann Beard
Beard employs an effective writing style to depict the tragic event at University of Iowa. She implements a series of allegorical scenes that intertwine with one another.
May 28, 2009
- John Hansen
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James Baldwin -- Notes of a Native Son
Baldwin fights to exercise inner-demons such as racism and the "relationship" with his father. He soon understands his father and finds himself as a "transformed" person.
May 14, 2009
- John Hansen
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Joan Didion – Goodbye to All That
Didion shows how she and others have been enthralled by the city and reveals the letdown they all experience. Yet, for Didion, a sense of hope seems to lurk throughout.
May 7, 2009
- John Hansen
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Maxine Hong Kingston – No Name Woman
Kingston realizes the differences between both Chinese and American cultures. The story of her aunt reveals that the social values you choose to follow are up too you.
Apr 20, 2009
- John Hansen
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