Excuses

You reach for it before you even open your eyes.The rectangle.Still charging from the night before, it’s the first thing you touchBefore you stretch,Before you speak,Before you even remember who you are. And what’s so urgent?What couldn’t wait?Someone’s breakfast?Someone’s filtered smile beside a beach you’ll never visit? None of it changes your life.None of it …

The Unspoken Truth of Mixed Communication

We live in a world where words goes fast, but meaning often goes behind.Science has long confirmed what we intuitively feel: body language speaks louder than words. Some studies suggest that more than 70% of communication is nonverbal. Why? Likely because our visual system takes up the largest part of our brain’s sensory processing, what …

The Power of What We Don’t Know

The Blind Spot of Pleasure: What We Don’t Know Can Hold Us Back Reflections on the Netflix Docuseries: The Principles of Pleasure We often hear that knowledge is power. But sometimes, the lack of knowledge is even more powerful—quietly shaping our decisions, identities, and relationships in ways we don’t fully understand. That’s the exact feeling …

When I Chose AI Over Humans

My First Ride with WaymoAs someone who travels frequently, platforms like Uber and Lyft have become second nature to me. Especially in cities like San Francisco, they’re faster, easier, and more accessible than traditional taxis. But this time, I tried something different—Waymo, a fully driverless Robotaxi. At first, I hesitated. I was with my son.Could …

Rethinking Education: Lessons from The First Class

What does a meaningful education really look like? That question stayed with me after watching the documentary The First Class – a powerful and inspiring look at the first group of students and teachers at Crosstown High in Memphis. This isn’t a story about grades, tests, or rigid curricula. It’s about something deeper: discovery – …

Mental Health, Misconceptions, and the Lessons of Time

Reflections on Simon Wessely’s “Mental Health is Not a Medical Condition” (IAI.tv) https://iai.tv/video/mental-health-is-not-a-medical-condition-simon-wessely As a longtime fan of IAI.tv, I just watched a short yet deeply thought-provoking lecture titled “Mental Health is Not a Medical Condition” by Simon Wessely. It challenged many assumptions we often carry, about stress, mental health, and even the pace at …