Knowledge has a curse: It grows boundlessly. The Internet grows too. To know something empowering in a way that feels like joy (which is, according to John Keats, a thing of beauty) is what our innate curiosity constantly pushes us humans to do. Getting such knowledge delivered in a connected world of personalized, AI-driven toolsContinue reading “Chemistry Explained by Prof. Robert Wolke and Home Chemistry Experiments by Robert Bruce Thompson”
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Impressions from “The Clock We Live On”
Puzzling title, huh? Not unintentionally, I’d say. The Clock We Live On is the title of a remarkable book by Issac Asimov on basic astronomy. I don’t have any data to suggest that reading this book may turn ordinary men and women into astronomers. Still, I know two people, Rujuta and I, who are veryContinue reading “Impressions from “The Clock We Live On””
MINDSTORMS
That is the main title of a life-changing book, at least for some. The subtitle is Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas. Its author is Seymour Papert, who was a mathematician and educator. I am still reading the book and will shortly do a longer post. But if you can’t wait to experience some powerful writing,Continue reading “MINDSTORMS”
Starting a Composting System!
I decided to start composting! It definitely needs a lot of work, but I guarantee you it’s a lot of fun. Previously when I tried it, it turned to a big, smelly mess and I ended throwing out the whole thing. Clearly, I was missing a few things, so I turned to a friend (GayatriContinue reading “Starting a Composting System!”
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