The Playing Field

Sport and Culture Through the Lens of Science
Steven Kotler is the author of West of Jesus: Surfing, Science and the Origins of Belief. His magazine writing has appeared in more than 31 publications. See full bio

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The Not So Hidden Costs of Riding Waves

During the years I lived in California, my daily rituals often involved a fifty mile car drive. No, I wasn't commuting to work and back, I was simply going surfing. Not that there's anything special about such trip, fans of action sports have long known that much gasoline is burnt getting to and from the places where play takes place.  Read More

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