New Book Display: Tentacles of Learning
Everett Cafe
Octopuses have many interesting features, among them: nine brains, including a central one; eight muscular, prehensile limbs, each with a "mind" or brain of its own; three blue-blooded hearts; a funnel to swim and steer; pulsating veins to maintain pressure; bulging, but human-like eyes; adaptive skin for camouflage; and an impressive ink sack to ward off predators. Exceptionally curious, highly intelligent, and constantly shape shifting, cephalopods have existed for over 300 million years; constitute some 300 species; and are known inspiration to science, art, and education.
Tentacles of Learning explores the wonder of these ancient, complex creatures, from their evolution before the Age of the Dinosaur, to their fascinating life in oceans today. We hope you will be drawn to the octopus, a metaphor for the way we adapt to our environment and grow through human experience and education, formal and informal. It is such a flexible transformation that nourishes individual and collective consciousness -- deeper awareness of our internal and external existence in the world as we know, feel, or grasp it.
This book display complements the art exhibition, As I Am, by 2023 Myers awardee Kendal Oleary, currently on display in the Offit Gallery, located on the third floor of Gottesman Libraries. Included are select books about the artistic process and perspectives on printmaking.
At Everett Cafe, you'll find a new book collection every few weeks that relates to current events, education, or learning environments.
