Perpetual Learning
As a historian, I’ve always been fascinated by the opulent displays of wealth and power during the Renaissance. But sometimes, these displays take truly unexpected forms. My recent travels brought me to a place that defies easy explanation: the Park of the Monsters, or as it’s formally known, the Sacro Bosco, in Bomarzo, Italy. Imagine … Read more
You ever feel like the world is just a bit… loud these days? Like there’s so much information, so many opinions, so many things flying at you online, it’s hard to make sense of it all? Scrolling through social media, reading the news – it often feels like we’re living through something totally unprecedented. And … Read more
It’s troubling to see the latest World Happiness Report, which shows Americans under 30 ranking surprisingly low. This isn’t just a statistic; it points to a deeper societal shift that we need to understand. As someone who’s spent a career in technology, I’ve watched firsthand how rapidly our world has changed. We’re more connected than … Read more
It’s not every day you hear a leader from one of the big AI research labs suggest that they’re all, in a sense, already working together. But that’s exactly what someone from Google DeepMind recently put out there. It got me thinking, as these things often do, about the bigger picture. When we talk about … Read more
I’ve been digging into the security of hardware-encrypted drives, and frankly, the results are concerning. A recent study put 24 different drives compliant with TCG Opal standards through the wringer. These are the drives many of us use to protect sensitive data, and in my world, that includes vital information about crypto investments and emerging … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we live and our impact on the planet. As an artist who loves working with natural materials – think clay, dried flowers, and plant-based pigments – I’m always drawn to simplicity and how things are made. This got me wondering about how people … Read more
Remember that feeling? The one where you’re knee-deep in a project—a painting, a sketch, or maybe even a DIY furniture flip—and you make a ‘mistake’? That paint drip you didn’t mean to make, the line that isn’t perfectly straight, or the unexpected texture that emerges? For years, those moments would send a chill down my … Read more
Have you ever looked at a field of corn and wondered, ‘How does it grow so tall and green?’ As a climate scientist, I find myself thinking about this often, especially when I consider how environmental factors influence all living things, including our food. It’s easy to think that plants just need sun and water, … Read more
It’s fascinating to look at the numbers, isn’t it? Early 2023 saw South Korea’s birth rate tick up by about 7%. That sounds like good news, a little flicker of hope. But here’s the thing, and it’s something I’ve seen play out in different ways throughout history, especially when technology starts changing things in a … Read more
You know how much I love getting my hands dirty in my little garden? Well, I’ve discovered something super fun that brings that same joy into even the smallest of spaces. We’re talking about creating miniature gardens – like tiny, living art pieces! Think of them as little landscapes you can hold in your hands. … Read more