Episode 2 – On pulsars, wavelengths, and beating hearts

Richard and his daughter Johanna explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual planes of human existence while exercising on Zoom. Richard brings a poem to read aloud. The poem, titled “Star with a Secret,” is by American anthropologist and natural science writer Loren Eiseley.

Music credits: The music in this episode is the piece “Invention No. 1” by the composer and performer Chris Brown. Used with permission.

Links:

Chris Brown, composer and performer: https://cbmuse.com

Loren Eiseley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loren_Eiseley

“Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research,” December 1, 2020. https://www.npr.org/2020/12/01/940767001/arecibo-observatory-telescope-collapses-ending-an-era-of-world-class-research