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"When we cease to understand the world" is phenomenal. With that out of the way, I got a kick out of this not-a-profile-profile piece. A little bit of mystery and intrigue is healthy, and it certainly works for his writing style. I'm also totally fascinated by authors who are totally bilingual. Even in translation, "When we cease to understand the world" became one of my instant favorites, which adds even more excitement to The MANIAC. I've never read anything like "When we cease..." that blends science, biography, fiction so seamlessly into something bedazzling. Highly recommended for anyone perusing these forums.