Silent Spring

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by Rachel Carson · 1962

Silent Spring is an environmental science book that documents the ecological and public-health harms caused by the indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides, especially DDT. Carson critiques the chemical industry and government officials for minimizing these risks, and the book helped galvanize the modern environmental movement.

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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport Defines Cognitive Fitness in the Age of AI
The episode asks which mental abilities remain essential when smartphones and AI can increasingly handle reading, writing, and information processing.
Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 3m

1 episode featuring Silent Spring

Cal Newport Defines Cognitive Fitness in the Age of AI