March 2013
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Khan Academy and the Future of Education
The democratization of learning is something that’s been a long time coming, and amid rampantly rising university tuition costs, many have predicted that the Internet would serve as the foundation for the disruption of the education industry. The catalyst for these changes? That’s a slightly more complex question. An amalgam of emerging technologies and services is converging to...
January 2013
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“I met a traveller from an antique land
Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of...”
– “Ozymandias”, by Percy Bysshe Shelley
December 2012
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2012: The Reading Recap
One of the little things in life that I’ve always enjoyed is reading. This year I read 35 books, or roughly one book every week and a half. My goal for 2013 is to read 52 books, or about one per week. I tried to read up on a variety of topics that interested me this year, from foreign policy to quantum physics. Below is the full list of what I read in 2012 (my favorites are in bold font)....
September 2012
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The Legacy of Neil Armstrong, and Man's Future in...
Last weekend, Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, passed away at the age of 82. At the height of the Cold War, he provided a moment that brought together people around the world as a unified body of global citizens. Possibly the most recognizable crew member on the Apollo 11 mission, he transformed the way many people saw space, and continued to influence the future of...
August 2012
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Bifocal Living
An odd thing happened today. I was thinking about some areas of my life in which I’ve been rather unlucky, and it made me realize how incredibly fortunate I am. I’m not sure exactly how that works, because it seems to be rather counterintuitive circular logic. Whatever the case, that’s where I ended up.
Coming to such a realization is not really an infrequent thing. Every...
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July 2012
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May 2012
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Russia: Moscow and Beyond
Hello, all! It’s been awhile. I’ve been busy the past couple of months with an abundance of schoolwork, final exams, and various other extracurriculars. As such, posts on here have been few and far between. However, it’s finally summer! This doesn’t necessarily mean more posts, but it does mean more free time. One of the things I’ve neglected to update on was my...
April 2012
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March 2012
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February 2012
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“The small man builds cages for everyone he knows.
While the sage,
who has to...”
– Hafiz of Persia, circa 1352
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12 People to Follow in 2012, Part 1
Hello, all! Like many people, I’m starting to use Twitter more and more to consume news and communicate with the world at large. Particularly in the past year, I’ve found more uses for the service than I ever would’ve imagined. Today, I want to highlight some great personalities to start following thus year, as well as briefly talk about what value these people add to my...
January 2012
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2011 Reflections
Throughout the last week of 2011, I was reflecting on the past year and how much has changed – as well as what has remained the same. Much in the same vein as my thoughts on 2010, I decided to chronicle the highs, lows, and various notable points of 2011. Memories change over time, so I want to preserve these while they’re still fresh in my mind. This is a stream-of-consciousness journey through...
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December 2011
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The Road Not Taken
There’s this poem I keep coming back to lately. I ran across it one day in a book and have found the words pretty hard to forget. It goes something like this:
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having...
September 2011
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June 2011
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Faceless In The Interest Of Money
Something that’s been on my mind recently is the over-saturation of unnecessary professionalism in the workplace. I realize this may seem like a shocking statement, but allow me to expound upon this notion.
It seems like the two should go together hand-in-hand, right? Business and professionalism have always been linked, and rightly so. Every person deserves respect within the corporate...
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Adventures in Language Acquisition: Summer Edition
With the end of another year of school coupled with the advent of summer, I’ve found myself with a windfall of spare time. So, how have I been spending all these newfound hours? Well, working full-time, for one thing. But more importantly, I’ve been trying to invest my time into productive ventures that will yield a lasting return.
This summer, I am focusing on my continued learning...
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WatchThis is a short movie I made that summarizes my recent trip to Belize and Guatemala. Photo credits / shout-outs to everyone on the trip who took pictures and helped contribute to this video! This trip was short but sweet, and I already can’t wait to go back. I learned a wealth of information while down there (both about the biology of the tropics, and life itself) that has proven to be...
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May 2011
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“I am a multinational soul on a multinational globe on which more and more...”
– Pico Iyer
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Nobody Likes Plastic Flowers
The business world is full of “professionals” who wear the uniform and try to seem perfect. In truth, they just come off as stiff and boring. No one can relate to people like that.
Don’t be afraid to show your flaws. Imperfections are real and people respond to real. It’s why we like real flowers that wilt, not perfect plastic ones that never change. Don’t worry...
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The Catalytic Nature of Solitude
I recently finished Frank Brady’s book “Endgame”, a fascinatingly evocative account of the life of Bobby Fischer - one of (if not the) greatest chess player of all time. The writings encompass Fischer’s entire existence - from conception, to death, and finally- to legacy. Though I am but an amateur chess player myself, there were a plethora of parallels that I drew between...
April 2011
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March 2011
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February 2011
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1000% Interesting, 0% Stale →
…that’s the formula for my Twitter feed (click above to check it out). Who out there is on Twitter? I’d love to hear from you!
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Watchhoustatlantavegas:
Lupe Fiasco - “Words I Never Said” (ft. Skylar Grey)
This song is simply incredible. This track is off of Lupe’s Lasers, coming this March.
January 2011
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“I’m just happy to be real in a world that’s mad fake;
That can’t stop me,...”
– Fabolous, “City Lights”
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