Share this postPersuasionThis Week At PersuasionCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreThis Week At PersuasionJoin us for a book club with Dr. Leana Wen!Persuasion StaffJul 27, 2021∙ Paid1Share this postPersuasionThis Week At PersuasionCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore2ShareLivio De Marchi poses for a portrait near his creation, a violin-shaped boat on July 23, 2021 in Venice, Italy. The violin boat will be launched in September and will sail around the canals. (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Awakening/Getty Images)This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in