A blog that makes you think

Month: August 2016

  • The Man Who Knew Infinity

    The Man Who Knew Infinity

    It is often said that you should not watch a movie for what you want to see. You should watch it for what the director and the actors want to show you. This is fine in case of normal movies but in case of biographies, this does lead to a disappointment.


  • On Public Speaking

    According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy. —  Jerry Seinfeld Doing a PhD is a unique experience.…