Sexual reproduction exists solely

Sexual reproduction exists solely as a means to defeat parasites. By mixing male and female genes, sex produces offspring not exactly like either the male or female – making each generation different from the last, and presenting a moving target to intruders intent on compromising this system. … Even with this variation, parasites continue to … Read more

Silicon Valley isn’t usually

Silicon Valley isn’t usually where aspiring authors go to kick-start a literary reputation. […] How’d he do it? By courting bloggers and influential techies like Joi Ito, Stewart Brand, and Craig Newmark demonstrating that if you can get the geek grapevine on your side, you don’t need Random House. Daniel Suarez