11.13.2010

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well worth reading. Reminiscent of Invisible Cities by Calvino. Small vignette speculations on alternative views of the afterlife, used to reflect on human condition. Swings through funny, profound, poignant. Liked the idea of all humanity's gods hanging around without anyone believing in them, with their lion-heads or flames surrounding them for no particular reason. There are so many different heavens and hells available, and we live in them every day.



10.19.2010

Neurogenesis and Depression

Provocative ideas on the link between neurogenesis and SSRIs in the Guardian. Suggesting that the effect of various serotonin promoters may act to increase neurons in the brain.