The dark side of the history of epidemiology. Plus, a study that proves, yes actually, birds were louder and more numerous during lockdown. And two women in their hundreds who have lived incredible lives and refuse to quit doing what they love.Sponsors:Raycon, Get 15% off at buyraycon.com/kottkeNovo, BankNovo.com/kottkeLinks:How Transatlantic Slave Trade Shaped Epidemiology Today (TIME)Birds Thrived During Covid-19 Lockdowns, New Study Shows (Wall Street Journal)Fri. 05/15 - Have Birds Gotten Louder During Lockdown? (Kottke Ride Home)107-Year-Old French Pianist Colette Maze Has A New Album (NPR)‘America’s Oldest Park Ranger’ Is Only Her Latest Chapter (NY Times)A few details NYT left out (Jennifer Schuessler, Twitter) Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.