Norwegian author Jon Fosse has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023. Fosse, often referred to as the 'Ibsen of today', has made significant contributions to Norwegian culture, language, and nature through his plays, novels, and poetry. His writing, deeply rooted in Norwegian society, has been translated into over 50 languages, solidifying his influence on the literary world. Fosse's win is a testament to his talent and the impact of his work.
In a separate announcement, the recipient of the 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in economic sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel was revealed. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond, and Philip Dybvig were recognized for their research on the importance of avoiding bank collapses. This research sheds light on the significance of stability in the banking sector and its impact on the economy.
Claudia Goldin has also been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for 2023. Goldin's groundbreaking research has advanced our understanding of women's labor market outcomes. Her work has shed light on the factors influencing gender disparities in the labor market and has paved the way for policies and interventions to address these inequalities. Goldin's recognition highlights the importance of studying and addressing gender disparities in economic research.
Both awards highlight the power of recognition in the respective fields of literature and economics. The Nobel Prizes serve as a platform to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their disciplines, and their recognition not only celebrates their achievements but also inspires others in these fields to strive for excellence.
Claudia Goldin, a Bronx High School of Science alum, has won the Nobel Prize in Economics. Goldin, currently a professor at Harvard University, is the third woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics and the first to be awarded as an individual. Her research focuses on the female labor force and economic inequality. Goldin is the ninth Bronx Science alum to win the Nobel Prize. She expressed gratitude to her students for pushing her to the frontiers of knowledge. Goldin is known for her work on women in the U.S. economy and has published a book titled 'Career & Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity'.
Lorrie Moore and Judy Blume were honored at the National Book Critics Circle Awards. Lorrie Moore won the award for fiction for her novel 'I Am Homeless if This Is Not My Home.' Judy Blume received the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award for her novels that have inspired generations of young readers and her role as a champion of literary freedom. The American Library Association was given the Toni Morrison Achievement Award for its longstanding commitment to equity and opposition to book bans. Other winners included Safiya Sinclair for autobiography, Jonny Steinberg for biography, Kim Hyesoon for poetry, Maureen Freely for translation, Tahir Hamut Izgil for the John Leonard Prize for Best First Book, Tina Post for criticism, and Roxanna Asgarian for nonfiction. Honorary awards were presented to Becca Rothfield and Marion Winik.
Ayn Rand, Isabel Paterson, and Rose Wilder Lane are remembered for their contributions to the love of freedom. Ayn Rand, a Russian-American writer and philosopher, is known for her novels 'The Fountainhead' and 'Atlas Shrugged' and her philosophy of Objectivism. Isabel Paterson, a journalist and political philosopher, wrote 'The God of the Machine,' which explores the connection between political systems and economic consequences. Rose Wilder Lane, a journalist and critic, became a critic of racism and socialism and defended the limitations on power put in place by the U.S. Constitution. All three women emphasized the value and fragility of liberty.
Vernor Vinge, a science fiction author and computer scientist, has passed away at the age of 79 from Parkinson's disease [a4467d61]. Vinge was known for coining the term 'the Singularity' to describe the rapid acceleration of AI. His novella True Names (1981) predicted an internet that resembles today's, with multiplayer role-playing games, dark web, hackers, and trolls. Vinge also won Hugo awards for his novels A Fire Upon the Deep (1992) and A Deepness in the Sky (1999). He retired from writing after publishing The Children of the Sky (2011) and received the Robert A Heinlein award in 2020. Vinge was born on October 2, 1944, and is survived by his sister, Patricia.
The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction has announced six finalists, including works addressing the impact of the internet and artificial intelligence. The $38,000 award aims to address the gender imbalance in nonfiction publishing, open to women writers globally. The finalists include Canadian author-activist Naomi Klein’s 'Doppleganger,' a plunge into online misinformation, and British journalist Madhumita Murgia’s 'Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI.' The winners of both nonfiction and fiction prizes will be announced at a ceremony in London on June 13. The prize was set up in response to a gender imbalance in the book world, where men buy more nonfiction than women — and write more prize-winning nonfiction books.
Books on artificial intelligence, space law, and wrongful convictions have been shortlisted for the $60,000 Donner Prize. Benjamin Alarie's 'The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better' is a finalist. Michael Byers and Aaron Boley's 'Who Owns Outer Space? International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space' is also in the running. Kent Roach's 'Wrongfully Convicted: Guilty Pleas, Imagined Crimes, and What Canada Must Do to Safeguard Justice' made the shortlist. Joanna Baron and Christine Van Geyn were shortlisted for 'Pandemic Panic: How Canadian Government Responses to COVID-19 Changed Civil Liberties Forever.' Ignacio Cofone's book 'The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Power in the Information Economy' is also a finalist. The winner will be announced on May 8 and will receive $60,000, while the other finalists will receive $7,500 each. [69ce8cdc]