Category: Learning
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Arthur Benjamin: Teach statistics before calculus (TED)
Very few people actually use calculus in a conscious, meaningful way in their day-to-day lives. I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Benjamin on this. Statistics has become an extremely important life skill in today’s data-driven world.
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Say ‘Yes’
… to new experiences. You never know what you’re going to learn. About yourself, about the world around you. Get out of your comfort zone. Put yourself out there. You never know what you will find. Be open to new experiences. So you can make new mistakes, meet new friends, learn new lessons. Your life…
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Maria on Living in the Age of Anxiety
Another thoughtful piece from Maria on life (and living) in the modern era. I particularly enjoyed this quote from Alan Watts: The “primary consciousness,” the basic mind which knows reality rather than ideas about it, does not know the future. It lives completely in the present, and perceives nothing more than what is at this moment. The…
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A Year in Paris: Part Two
2009 If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll realise that it hasn’t quite been 4 years (from 2007). I did go back to Paris in 2011. So why am I telling you about 2009? Because 2009 is important. 2009 is the year everything changed. But what does 2009 have to do with Paris? Everything. Let me fill you in…
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The Beginning of the Universe (TED-Ed)
For the curious-minded, Tom Whyntie on the beginning of the universe: Go here for the full ‘lesson’. And here for more from Whyntie. And because I feel guilty for not indicating the source of this interesting video, here. (You really shouldn’t be surprised.)
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Maria on the Science of “Intuition”
I just keep stumbling across material on Brain Pickings that I cannot not share. This time on The Science of “Intuition”.
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And It’s THAT Time of Year, Again – On New Year Resolutions and Checklists
PART I That was a rather clunky title, wasn’t it? I quite like it. Maybe I’ll change it on my eleventh read – I tend to do that, change stuff. Usually it’s a word that isn’t quite right – most times I change the offending word back after a few reads. Sometimes I add more…
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Why We’ve Had Enough of Stuff (RSA Replay)
Memories live longer than dreams. If you happen to have an hour, this would be worth watching. If you /don’t/ have an hour, bookmark this for a later date. Just in time for the Christmas frenzy: For more from the RSA, do visit their YouTube and/or site.
Val Saksornchai 