What Counts
Hi friends. I have been a downright slacker when it comes to blogging! But I am officially dug in on my next book project, which is about butterflies. In a couple of weeks my significant other (who loves to drive) and I will be recreating Vladimir Nabokov's 1941 road trip across the U.S. I will be in search of the butterflies N. collected on that trip (I will not catch any butterflies -- I cannot stand to interrupt a wild animal in its day).
The point is to investigate change over time, and to also wonder if literature, even at the level achieved by V.N., can mean anything in the context of mass extinction, etc. N. was an avid amateur lepidopterist -- a citizen scientist -- but he also saw deep transcendence and creativity in the magic of the living world, especially his beloved leps.
I am now pledging to step up the pace of my blogging. I sincerely hope you will stay with me and just delete the posts if you don't feel like reading them (can't blame you). For today, here is a fabulous issue of UCBerkeley's Breakthroughs Magazine dedicated to citizen science.
A short essay works when it picks one definition and stays with it. Cropping one frame into several aspect ratios is what Image 2.5 Sunburst does.
A thought-provoking piece on what truly counts when we think about nature, conservation, and the world around us. I especially appreciate the way it encourages readers to look beyond simple measurements and consider the deeper connections between people, places, and the natural environment. At Expertsmind, we value content that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful learning. A fascinating read!
Qué interesante proyecto. Me gustó la idea de explorar cómo la naturaleza, la literatura y la ciencia pueden conectarse para comprender mejor los cambios en nuestro mundo. También es valioso que plataformas como Magis TV incluyan documentales sobre biodiversidad, vida silvestre y medio ambiente, despertando la curiosidad por aprender y proteger la naturaleza. ¡Mucho éxito con este nuevo libro!
Stunt Bike Extreme This is a very useful post, especially for someone just getting started.
The decision to not catch butterflies but still go looking for them feels important — it’s a kind of respect that still lets you collect observations, not specimens. I’m curious how you’re planning to “measure” change on the route: just journaling and photos, or trying to line up locations with historical records and current surveys? It also makes me think about how much identification and comparison depends on having a consistent “view” — not the same thing, but it reminded me of playing with hairstyle ai and realizing how tiny differences in angle/light can change what you think you’re seeing.