It should be totally fine to question the objectivity of scientists and the power structures in scientific institutions. The physical laws of the universe are objective, but human beings in any context are not. That includes with regard to science. To some extent, the supposed objectivity of science has given a lot of extra cover to very subjective and eccentric approaches to exploring aspects of ourselves and the universe around us.

I see music as an aid. It overcomes my internal editor, especially when the music evokes the character or the mood I'm trying to build.

So many differing opinions and philosophies... are rarely housed under the roof of a single magazine.

I have received emails from readers who have said that they were emotionally impacted by the books, and they feel they are more environmentally aware and energized to do more. So that's hopeful to me. It is at least evidence of what I'm trying to do - trying to convey very intense emotional experiences by being very close in on character points of view to make you feel it in your body. That's one way to get the point across, by evoking a visceral response.

The map had been the first form of misdirection, for what is a map but a way of emphasizing some things and making other things invisible?

I’ve got...ways of tricking my brain into getting what I need out of it

You can either waste time worrying about a death that might not come or concentrate on what’s left to you.