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The Science of Lost Worlds

November 5, 2026

In which Max digs into Adrian Currie’s new book, The Science of Lost Worlds

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In Max Dresow, Problematica

In praise of Dian Hitchcock

October 15, 2026

In which Max praises forgotten Gaia pioneer Dian Hitchcock

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In Gaia, Max Dresow, Problematica

Problematica x50

September 27, 2026

In which Max has compiled all 50 of his “Problematica” essays for your long-reading enjoyment

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In Max Dresow, Problematica

Darwinizing Gaia: a progress report and evaluation

September 21, 2026

Problematica #50: in which Max finally concludes his essay on the Darwinized Gaia hypothesis from three flippin years ago

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In Max Dresow, Stephen Jay Gould, Problematica, Gaia

From the Archive: Goddess in the Details

September 19, 2026

In which Max explores the history of the Gaia hypothesis and wonders whether it needs to be “Darwinized” (Part 1 of 2— Part 2 dropping soon…)

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In Max Dresow, Problematica, From the Archive, Gaia

When "Geobiology" was "Biogeology"— or, the importance of Preston Cloud

September 8, 2026

In which Max argues that histories of geobiology need to pay more attention to an overlooked giant of twentieth century paleontology: Preston Cloud

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In Max Dresow, Ediacaran-Cambrian, Problematica
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