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Philosophy

You Just Want Attention

8.25 seconds – that’s how long I have to grab your attention. 8.25 seconds before you go back to scrolling. 8.25 seconds is all we have and... my time is already up. 8.25 seconds is the average attention span of humans – this is a scientific estimate,

Philosophy

Embracing Chaos

“What’s the best Wordle starting word?” That was the biggest question on the Internet just a few months ago. Some may argue that the debate tore nations apart. By the end of the battle, popular answers included “react,” “adieu,” “tears,” “ratio,” and more. Personally, I always start with “chaos.

Philosophy

I Don't Believe In Failure

I don’t believe in failure, at least in the traditional sense, the notion of total failure that holds so many of us back and stops us from moving forward is a figment of our imagination. We have all, at some point, experienced pressure to succeed from teachers, bosses and

Philosophy

Friction: What Holds Us Back Propels Us Forward

“An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force” - a subsequent result of this is also that an object at constant velocity will carry on at that same velocity unless acted on by an external force (understood easily when considering relativity). Whenever an object

History

All Quiet on the Western Front

In an attempt to broaden my blogging horizons, I decided to pick up Remarque’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. Whilst not a classical non-fiction account, the book has a transfixing insight into what it means to be a soldier- both German and French - during WWI. It begins

Philosophy

Making Our Burdens Beautiful

A reflection on contemporary craft and looking at the glass half-full I’m not proud to say that I’m one of those people who lives right outside a big city and regularly claims they live in it to save themselves the hassle of explaining where their small town is.

Science

Something is Escaping Out of a Black Hole

Black holes are one of the biggest mysteries of the universe. A massive gravity sinkhole in space and time, dragging everything into a singularity without leaving a stone unturned. Nothing escapes, nothing leaves, or so we thought… Astronomers have discovered a massive jet of radiation, streaking out of a black

Generation Building Robots or a Generation of Robots

The movie Good Will Hunting centers on delinquent Will, played by Matt Damon, who works as a janitor at a prestigious university. One of the professors soon realizes that Will is a budding genius, and works with a very patient psychologist to help him realize his potential. Although Will wasn’

Philosophy

A chance for individuality

I tried not to make all these articles to be based too much on particle physics, but this idea was taught to me last week and I had, what I think, a perfect comparison for it. Every single person is different, an identical twin has different fingerprints to his brother

History

What is History?

The title of this week’s edition is inspired by three things. Firstly, I am late for my deadline (again, poor Rafi). Secondly, I read a book about this and my lazy attitude - mixed with a lot of time spent doing chores for everyone in my family barring myself

Science

The A.I Revolution

The age of the machine is upon us and looking at James Camerons' rendition of the Terminator it's not looking good for the human race. Soon we will be slaves to our A.I overlords and be relinquished of our lives once there is no need for

Philosophy

Renewal of the World

"How great are your works God, with wisdom you created them all, the world is full of your possessions" - King David I heard from my teacher that we should say not only, "How great are your works,'' but also, "How small are they,

History

The Siege of Lille

Si vis pacem, para bellum. If you want peace, prepare for war. – Winston, John Wick Chapter 3 Although I appear as a cultural aficionada, I cannot claim to be a movie guy. In fact, as much as it pains me to admit, I had not watched the movie ‘Dunkirk’ until

Finance

Motivation vs Discipline: Unlocking your inner drive

We often find ourselves torn between the bursts of motivation that ignite our ambitions and the unwavering discipline required to transform those ambitions into tangible achievements. Today, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricate dynamics of motivation and discipline, seeking to understand their differences, their interplay, and ultimately,

Science

Is Time Travel Possible?

Back to the Future, Doctor Who and even in the Marvel Cinematic universe, time travel can be seen almost everywhere we look on our tv screens. We see our protagonist go back in time to explore the wonders of history or to fix a mistake that will lead to an

Philosophy

Life Lessons in Chess

The Ba'al Shem Tov famously says that everything a person sees, hears or experiences in this world can be a lesson, an example, a moshal to learn and apply in our lives. As our teachers tell us, “Who is a wise person? Someone who learns from everyone.” In

History

The 30 Years' War

If thou regret’st thy Youth, why live? The land of honourable Death Is here:—up to the Field, and give Away thy breath! Seek out—less often sought than found— A Soldier’s Grave, for thee the best; Then look around, and choose thy Ground, And take thy rest.

Finance Featured

The Art of Professional Development

Today, we are going to delve into the topic of self-discovery and personal growth, specifically in the context of finding your true identity in the workplace. Stepping into the office, clocking in, and donning your work hat signifies more than just a change in physical space—it represents a transformation

Science

What are the chances of us being alive?

Existential Crisis Life is a beautiful thing. A bunch of organisms made up of some combination of atoms floating around in the cosmos. The only known life form in the universe, thus far… It is not the shear amount of conditions that has to be met for life to develop

Philosophy

Value of Honour

Ancient Tradition Judah, Issachar and Zebulun encamped towards the east, Reuben, Simon and Gad to the south, Ephraim, Menashe and Benjamin to the west and Dan, Asher and Naftali to the north. This is the order the Torah (the Jewish bible) tells us that Israel travelled around whilst they were

History

Death of Marat: The Origin of Shower Thoughts

When thinking of a topic to write about this week, I found myself struggling between a few options. In my despair, deciding about what I would focus my prosaic ramblings, I found myself relegated to the shower to think. We all love to ponder in the shower, or so I’

Finance

First Day on the Job

You got the job. Well done! Mazel tov or even ben fatto. This is where your journey begins. Previously, we talked about how to get your dream job, from writing the perfect resume to mastering the interview. I hope that the little tips and tricks on this blog helped you

Science

The Theory of Time

Time is an integral part of our lives. It governs everything we do and helps us keep track of our day-to-day activities. But what is time, really? Is it just a constant that passes at the same rate for everyone, everywhere? In this article, we will explore the theory of

Philosophy

Revolution = Resolution?

From fire to language, and agriculture to consumption, explore the evolutionary milestones that shaped human history in this insightful article

History

History of Writing

Oh the Gutenberg Press, how beautiful art thou, majestic and grand. The demon-child of the guillotine and an uncomfortable massage table, thou art.  - A poet This hallowed World Wide Web, where Break so beautifully weaves its musings, is not the first of its kind. Nay, once upon a time,