As I recently mentioned Grene's book with Depew, it's worth noting an interview with her by The Believer (Benjamin Cohen) here. It explains some of the themes in the book. Thanks to Benjamin for the heads up.
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"When Benjamin Franklin inveted the lightning rod, the clergy, both in England and America, with enthusiastic support of George III, condemned it as an impious attempt to defeat the will of God." -Bertrand Russell
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1819 - Leon Foucault, French physicist
You, ummm, may have noticed that it was a particularly difficult interview. And to think, the final version linked above doesn't include half the "what a dumb question" kinds of responses she actually offered. I'm still in therapy. Benjamin
Curmudgeons are supposed to be traumatic to interview! Pray you never interview Larry Moran.