Explore the evolution of human communication and how technology shapes our future interactions, balancing connectivity with real-life connection.
SMARTPHONES, DUMB USERS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Read More »
“There is no greater cost to society than poor self-care” – SeaCaptainSwan 2024. “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Unknown For many of us, our upbringing instilled in us the belief that selflessness is a virtue and that we should make sacrifices and put others first. While this
Why Putting Yourself First Matters Read More »
Introduction: For me, art is all about the creative process of taking the seed of an idea from within your mind and creating something original from it. The magic of art is that you can create something that never existed before. I liken it to giving birth to an idea. So, what if you create
Is AI Music Art if I Write the Lyrics? Exploring Creativity in the Digital Age Read More »
It’s Saturday morning. I’m having coffee downtown at Starbucks in Manila. I’m finalizing my Airbnb accommodation for the next few weeks before heading to my next destination. It’s hot and uncomfortable outside. The wet season is approaching, and the moisture is thick in the air. I recollect last night’s outing to a very cool bar
Musing from Manila: Red wine, cheap sex and a three-day growth Read More »
People Sitting in a Coffee Shop Talking with the Speakerphone On I’m okay with people talking to each other in a coffee shop. After all, it’s a public space designed for social interaction. But the moment someone decides their phone conversation needs to be broadcasted to the entire room through a tinny, irritating, metallic-sounding speaker,
Nine things that piss me off slightly Read More »
We’ve all heard it before in the workplace: the invitation to “Think outside the box!” This cliché has been thrown around in workplaces for years as if it’s the magic solution to all problems. But let’s be real—asking people to think outside the box is a ridiculous request. Why would anyone think people should only
Thinking Outside the Box – A Dumb Request to Be Creative Read More »
Introduction Recently, I explored insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, also known as the Harvard Happiness Study. This piqued my interest in whether it’s possible to lead a fulfilling life despite a tough start, particularly since many factors essential to well-being are often decided in childhood. This extensive, longitudinal study reveals that happiness
the road less troubled – moving beyond difficult beginnings Read More »
I’ve always been interested in discussions about other life forms that might exist in the cosmos. Therefore, it’s not surprising that I enjoy reading about UFOs and the crazy conspiracy theories about possible contact with extraterrestrials. I once even joined SETI, an organisation committed to searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. SETI scans the cosmos for signals
Are there aliens, and will I meet one? Read More »
Do you believe we live in an era where many individuals possess an inflated sense of self-importance and entitlement yet lack empathy for others? Have you ever labelled someone a narcissist? If so, what grounds did you base your judgment on, and what prompted you to use this label? Was it merely because they did
The invasion of the narcissists Read More »
Almost every day, we hear comments about someone’s character, typically referring to aspects of their goodness or lack thereof. From birth, our upbringing aims to mould us into good people, threatening punishments for non-compliance and delivering patronizing praise for doing good deeds. Many raised in Christian households believe that heaven’s gates are open only to
Am I a good person? Read More »