Subtle Sparks

Science essays - biology and literature, technology and philosophy, dancing across disciplines in pursuit of ideas

By Gunnar
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“It's rare that we read science, philosophy, and critical thinking this good. Thinking Ahead is always a treat.”
Joe Duncan, The Science of Sex
“I discovered Gunnar's Substack and I'm binge reading all of it! If you love beautifully written articles that weave together science, philosophy, and literature, you will love Subtle Sparks.”
Suzi Travis, When Life Gives You a Brain
“I don't really know how to describe Gunnar's writing, but it's consistently well researched, entertaining and thought provoking. A genre-spanning read for the curious reader. ”
Lauren Cortis, Lessons on drugs