Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable. Diane Ackerman bringhumblehurricane 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
Everyone admits that love is wonderful and necessary, yet no one agrees on just what it is. Diane Ackerman admitagreelove Change image and 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'm fascinated how often and with what whole-heartedness people will risk their lives to perform acts of courage, sacrifice, and compassion for total strangers. Diane Ackerman actcompassioncourage 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
As the most social apes, we inhabit a mirror-world in which every important relationship, whether with spouse, friend or child, shapes the brain, which in turn shapes our relationships. Diane Ackerman apebrainchild 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
We're losing biodiversity globally at an alarming rate, and we need a cornucopia of different plants and animals, for the planet's health and our own. Diane Ackerman alarmanimalbiodiversity Change image and share on social
A poem records emotions and moods that lie beyond normal language, that can only be patched together and hinted at metaphorically. Diane Ackerman emotionhintlanguage Change image and share on social
