Ted Anton Livres

The narrative delves into the chilling murder of Ioan Culianu, a prominent professor at the University of Chicago, exploring his life from a privileged upbringing in Romania to his scholarly achievements. It reveals how Culianu's provocative writings and engagement with Romanian far-right politics may have led to his assassination, marking a significant moment in academic history. The book also provides insights into Romanian politics post-1989 and examines the interplay between ideas and power, highlighting Culianu's expertise in magic and the occult.

Programmable Planet is a grand tour through the world of synthetic biology, telling the stories of the colorful visionaries whose ideas are shaping discoveries. Ted Anton explores the field from its beginning in fighting malaria in Africa to the COVID vaccines and beyond.