Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity and neural plasticity, is the ability of the brain to change throughout an individual’s life. For example, brain activity associated with a given function can be transferred to a different location. The proportion of grey matter can change, and synapses may strengthen or weaken over time. (Wikipedia) I came…
“To be number one, you need to train like you are number two” Maurice Greene – the fastest man alive – an American former sprinter, Olympic gold medalist, and a five-time World Champion. In every stage of our life, people will always tell you to be number one, to be at the top, the unbeaten….
Summary This is about genocide. “Jalan Raya Pos Jalan Daendels or The Great Post Road” is about the construction of the 1000 km Great Post Road, a monumental project in Indonesia’s history that came at a great cost: the sacrifice of approximately 12,000 Indonesian lives. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, Pramoedya Ananta Toer navigates…
“We’re in the era of digital video, and it’s a mess” – Steve Jobs Yes, we live in a digital era, smartphone glued to the hand, and your eyes are more trained to see the screen than your surroundings. Indeed, we live in a world where the pace of technological innovation outstrips our ability to…
Every now and then, a book comes along that not only tickles the fancy of history buffs but also whispers to those of us walking through life trying to make sense of our world. “Time to Dance, a Time to Die” is one such treasure, pulling us into the enigmatic embrace of the 1518 Dancing…
I once heard about a digital nomad lifestyle from an article I read a year ago. It all started with a fleeting glimpse into the world of digital nomads – those intrepid souls who roam the globe while earning a living online. The idea seemed almost too good to be true: the freedom to travel…
Welcome to my first blog post. The only reason I started this blog is to cope with my third life crisis while hoping to share and eventually help someone out there with my writing. Once I read in an article that you should have a personal manifesto somewhere in your 30s, and this is mine….
