From Scientific American, an article on the search for intelligence in our genes; an article on the X chromosome and the case against monogamy; why loneliness feels cold and sins feel dirty: Social psychologist Chen-Bo Zhong explains how abstract concepts can create physical feelings; and why do we like to dance and move to the beat? A study suggests AIDS emerged 100 years ago, points to 19th century urbanization of Africa as a cause. More and more and more and more on Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas Friedman. From Wired, a look at how voter database glitches could disenfranchise thousands. The Dixiecrats rise again: We may be seeing the resurgence of what was thought to be an endangered species, the Southern white conservative Democrat. Michael Walzer on Russia, Georgia and what we mean when we call ourselves "internationalists". What the 21st century will taste like: A preview of what you'll be eating for the rest of the century from Momofuku chef David Chang. Marion Nestle on the facts about corn sweetener. The original sex manual: A review of The New Joy of Sex by Alex Comfort and Susan Quilliam. A review of The American Future: A History by Simon Schama. From The Chronicle, a cartload of recent books suggests that it's time to reverse the customer-service mentality plaguing academe. More on Crowdsourcing by Jeff Howe.
