PinnedA Polite Farewell in an EraJohn le Carré’s last novel — “Silverview,” (Viking) the last novel by leading British author John le Carré (1931–2020), feels like a farewell. …John Le Carre3 min read
Published in Karouzo - Culture and Ideas·Dec 21, 2021What are math destruction weapons, my dear?How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy — The book, playfully titled “Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy” (Crown Books), written by American data scientist Cathy O’Neil, sends a loud signal of danger. The author, editor of the blog mathbabe.org, earned a PhD in mathematics from Harvard College, taught at Barnard College…Book Review4 min read
Aug 1, 2021Do Not Confuse Algorithms With Human NatureAre you already a cyborg? — It’s nice to wake up on Sunday morning after a restful sleep and choose your breakfast and the music you want to listen to in peace. There are many articles on this platform that advise writers against publishing texts on weekends because for some reason they are not preferred by…Writing2 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jul 31, 2021The right way to track the heart of your writing forceHow to start your topic with an idea — There are many ways to find a topic to write about. Life is the greatest source of inspiration for any idea or text. But what is this thing we call life? What lies behind this general term? It includes, among other things, people and especially their actions. But people’s actions…Life4 min read
Jul 29, 2021A Ray of HopeWhen do you remember what you’ve forgotten? That we live in an age of information overload is common knowledge. For most of us, it is a blessed time. Some are more concerned, saying that we produce far more information and data than we can ultimately consume. Thomas Swift, Lecturer in…Life4 min read
Jul 21, 2021Emotions as a Driving Force for LearningNeuroscience in the service of education — “Emotion is the energy that moves people. It is the driving force we all carry within us that makes us react to various stimuli from our environment or our memory. There is no thought without an emotional flame to feed it,” writes Francisco Mora, Dr. of Medicine at the University…Creativity4 min read
Published in The Universal Artist Guild·Jul 11, 2021No More Fear of WritingFollow your Nature Want to write an article or story and procrastinate? Does your writing mood fluctuate between wanting to write and wanting to abort? I think you’ve overestimated the process of writing. All you have to do is start writing. It’s the simplest, easiest thing in the world. …Writing3 min read
Jun 20, 2021No Man is Unique in his WritingThoughts on writing when I write — How many times have you found yourself in the situation of writing a text and not knowing where it will lead you? This is not an introduction trying to fight the fear of the blank page. What is it, then? It is an attempt I make, just a few minutes…Writing4 min read
Published in Karouzo - Culture and Ideas·May 10, 2021Break the rulesEven if you follow the rules, you will not be a great writer. Today, there are many stories on the internet about efficient or successful writing. Everyone who writes has some relevant advice, tip, or hidden trick for better work. So why not learn from the experts? I have picked…Writing2 min read
Published in Karouzo - Culture and Ideas·May 9, 2021Always on SundayWe go from the promised joy of the morning to the late afternoon when we think of the next week’s duties. Sunday remains an illusion; sunny at first, beginning with the promise of a fragile, utopian bliss. …Life Lessons3 min read
