Colin Dickey

Freelance

Colin Dickey is the author of Cranioklepty (2009) and Afterlives of the Saints (2012). His work has also appeared in LA Review of Books, and he is a regular contributor to Lapham’s Quarterly. He lives in California.

Written by Colin Dickey

Black and white photo of a suspension bridge with intricate cables and arched supports, viewed from a close-up angle.

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Engineering

A fault in our design

We tend to think that technological progress is making us more resilient, but it might be making us more vulnerable

Colin Dickey

A small settlement with red buildings, snowy mountains in the background, and two people walking on a curving road.

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Biology

Deep chill

The Arctic Seed Vault puts apocalyptic talk of climate change in perspective – but not how you might think

Colin Dickey