I think science is one of the most exciting and rewarding of all human activities. My goal as a writer is to convey scientific and technical information as clearly, economically, and elegantly as possible. I want to help the general public understand the many ways that scientific research affects their lives and enriches our understanding of the world around us, and to make it easier for scientists to communicate with each other and with the public.
I began doing freelance science writing 15 years ago (see a list of my publications). For five years I’ve been writing regular posts for my web site, The Thinking Meat Project, where I write about brain science, human behavior, human evolution, and related topics. In addition to frequent posts giving clear and engaging descriptions of recent developments in these areas, I also write longer pieces and book reviews. I’m comfortable writing for the web or other electronic media as well as for print.
My main fields of interest are astronomy, psychology, brain science, and human evolution, and I’m always alert for connections between any of these areas and the arts and humanities.