Throughout human history, as Harari famously pointed out in his book "Homo Deus," we have been battling three primary enemies: famine, plague, and war. Despite our significant efforts to overcome them, we continue to suffer from these afflictions. In this entry, I will focus on the first of these enemies: famine. Indeed, until quite recently, … Continue reading Junk Food and Junk Knowledge
Month: October 2023
Faceless Dolls
One of the well-known traditional crafts in the Amish community is the creation of what are called faceless dolls. Recently, while viewing pictures of these artifacts, I was reminded of the implications of such craftsmanship. The Amish are a traditional group known for their simple lifestyle and Protestant faith, particularly within the Anabaptist denomination. They're … Continue reading Faceless Dolls
The Edge of Chaos
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the complexity surrounding your life? Busy with upcoming tasks, requests, inquiries, and a constant pile-up of pending items, I believe almost all of us have experienced this kind of chaotic situation in one way or another. How can we address it? Should we seek to simplify and instill more … Continue reading The Edge of Chaos
Write, Run, Love, Pray
Often, a set of simple verbs can encapsulate the entire spectrum of our lives, presenting an ideal manifestation that we should, in some way, embrace. The bestselling novel, "Eat, Pray, Love" exemplifies this. It chronicles the journey of an independent woman who embarks on a post-modern, self-indulgent quest for life's meaning, summarized by these three … Continue reading Write, Run, Love, Pray
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