Engaged Reading Time - Issue #77
I doubt anyone noticed - but this is the missing issue of ERT.
I genuinely can't remember why this issue ended up being skipped. But hey, let's enjoy those nicely-aged links.
A good link is like a good whisky. It gets better with age, and should be enjoyed in a comfy armchair by a fire.
The Character of the Doctor Is More Important to Me Than Doctor Who Will Ever Be
Lovely piece of writing about one of the most unusual sci-fi heroes on TV.
Love Bug Virus Creator Comes Clean
On its 20th anniversary, Onel de Guzman has admitted writing the virus-laden love letter that infected 45 million machines, claiming he had no idea it would spread worldwide.
Don’t Follow Your Gut (and What to Do Instead)
In this article, Nir interviews Gleb Tsipursky about how “follow your gut” can be wrong, and often dangerous, advice.
What is the value of exposure when exposure is all there is?
There is an existential debate going on at the moment, around whether streaming is paying artists enough. It may feel like a rerun of old debates but it is catalysed by COVID-19 decimating artist income.
Birds and other animals may see colours that we cannot even imagine
Experiments with wild hummingbirds suggest that they perceive four so-called non-spectral colours that the cells in our eyes make it impossible for us to see
How to engage with life when you feel down
Withdrawing from activities you enjoy is both a product and cause of low mood. Break the cycle with behavioural activation
