Wayfinding Part 2: Hell and Heaven

By: Hugh Howey

Narrated by: Graham Vick

In part one of this series, we looked at a series of experiments that called into question the concept of free will. Here, we confront that idea more directly, and the exploration reveals a path whereby we might gain more control over our lives. At the same time, the adventure with Billy continues as the boat breaks down and Douglas and I find ourselves marooned on a strange island in the middle of nowhere.©2015 Hugh Howey (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Free Will and Providencia Island

This is the second installment in Hugh Howey's eight-part Wayfinding series in which he talks about maritime experiences with a bit of amateur psychology thrown in for good measure.

Howey talks a lot about free will in this one, and I'm kind of all free-willed out after reading excellent books by Dan Barker and Sam Harrison the subject. It's a fascinating idea to take a deep dive into but I've already heard all I need to hear.

The parts dealing with Howey's boating adventures was fun. In this installment, Howey and his companion are forced to make an unexpected stop at the tropical Providencia Island (owned by Columbia) in the Caribbean to repair their boat's engine. They end up enjoying their stay very much and Howey comes up with a plan to become a citizen, only to be thwarted at the last minute. Good stuff. I would've loved to hear more about life and times on the island while they were there.