For many of us, the older we get, the less we do new things. We might learn a new hobby in college, but after that, it kind of levels off. If we’ve always been into running, we might still run. If we’re into sci fi, we read more sci fi. We already know what we... Continue Reading →
What happens when a plant-loving scientist watches What the Health
I'm not a diet absolutist or a purist, but if I had to join a diet camp and stay there, it would be with the vegans, and specifically the whole-foods, plant-based vegans. My experience and common sense tell me that this is a good way to eat. There's some evidence that it's healthy. There's a lot... Continue Reading →
Do we need art?
I have always liked art-- drawing, reading, museums. But I went through a very literal phase as a teenager where I sort of didn't get it. What's the use? I'd ask. What's the benefit? That's nice, that's fun, but is it important? Do we really need art? Shouldn't we study engineering, or microbiology, or something?... Continue Reading →
On Alignment
What do you think of when you hear the word alignment? The wheels on your car? Your body position in a yoga pose? I bet it's not online education. . . but hear me out. Because I believe breakthroughs come from cross-pollination among disciplines, I'm going to borrow this concept from Quality Matters-- which is a... Continue Reading →
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