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The Zen of Intuition as Understood by Steve Jobs
I started reading Walter Isaacson‘s biography of Steve Job two days ago and, like many have said before, it is a fascinating story. There are so many interesting quotes from Jobs himself about his past experiences that seem to be more revealing for a man who was famously guarded about his personal life and philosophies. […]
A Resaonable Suggestion to Facebook
When you click ‘Like’ on something on Facebook and then place the mouse on top of the link, a tool tip shows up beneath the mouse pointer saying ‘Stop liking this item’. See, I didn’t realize that ‘Like’-ing something on Facebook was a present and continuous affair. I thought ‘Like’-ing is a one-time affirmation, like […]
Richard Feynman Explains How Fire Comes From “Jiggling”
Celebrated theoretical physicist and a pioneering researcher in quantum computing and nano-technology – the late Richard Feynman – was also a champion of logical reasoning and a true believer of an intellectually curious lifestyle. His lectures on the laws of physical phenomenon, like gravity and light, that govern everything from the tiniest sub-atomic particles to the […]
The Universal Inner Child
When I came to Lake Victoria, it was quite obvious to me that in some of the most important ways you are much more mature than I am. . . . But in many other ways obviously you are still childish — how could you not be, you alone among mankind? It’s something people don’t […]
The Prayer
O Great Spirit whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath give the life to all the world, hear me ! I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the […]
Neil Armstrong, A Hero For The World
Neil Armstrong, the pioneering astronaut who proved, without a doubt, that it was possible to walk on the moon by actually walking on the surface of the moon while simultaneously inspiring countless minds around the world to dream big. On July 21, 1969, his left foot made contact with the soft sediments on the lunar […]
The Power to Create
Create is what we do all the time. Long before we became ‘consumers’ we were creators. We created fire and food, weapons and wheels. We created relationships and communities. Contrary to pop culture portrayal, we are still creators. We create data and meta-data by pouring them into social-media sites that power a good portion of […]
We Are All Connected
How connected are we to nature? Very. Via Explore [Post:324]
All is Well in the Land of Crickets
Just wanted to share this timely quote. I am aware that the word ‘timely’ may not make sense to you, but trust me. The word fits, snugly. Everyone, at some point in their lives, wakes up in the middle of the night with the feeling that they are all alone in the world, and that […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Stephen Fry
For anyone familiar with the hilarious TV sketch series ‘A bit of Fry and Laurie‘ the name Stephen Fry does not need an introduction. For the rest of the population, you really don’t know what you have been missing. Seriously, go to YouTube and check out all the very funny and smart sketches performed by […]
