Brain scans show synchrony between the brains of mother and child; but what they can't show is the internal bond that belongs to neither alone, a fusion in which the self feels so permeable it doesn't matter whose body is whose. Diane Ackerman belongbodybond share on social
Love is the best school, but the tuition is high and the homework can be painful. Diane Ackerman highhomeworklove Change image and share on social
I don't want to be a passenger in my own life. Diane Ackerman lifepassenger Change image and share on social
It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between. Diane Ackerman beautifulbegincountry Change image and share on social
What a lonely species we are, searching for signals of life from other galaxies, adopting companion animals, visiting parks and zoos to commune with other beasts. In the process, we discover our shared identity. Diane Ackerman adoptanimalbeast share on social
I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well. Diane Ackerman endfindlength Change image and share on social
In the winter, I enjoy cross-country skiing and raising orchids and amaryllises. If I could grow tropical flowers as perennials, I would, especially hibiscus and mandavilla. Diane Ackerman amaryllisescountrycross Change image and share on social
On some summer days in New York City, the air hangs thickly visible, like the combined exhalations of eight million souls. Steam rising from vents underground makes you wonder if there isn't one giant sweat gland lodged beneath the city. Diane Ackerman airbeneathcity share on social
Artificial intelligence is growing up fast, as are robots whose facial expressions can elicit empathy and make your mirror neurons quiver. Diane Ackerman artificialelicitempathy Change image and share on social
I've always loved scuba diving and the cell-tickling feel of being underwater, though it poses unique frustrations. Alone, but with others, you may share the same sights and feelings, but you can't communicate well. Diane Ackerman cellcommunicatedive share on social
