In this blog post, we’ll explore the roots of why we sacrifice ourselves for others and become overly conscious of what others think of us. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. You have a lot of good qualities, but you’ve probably done some ugly things. With the help of a friend, I recall some of my worst behaviors. After a semester of school, I realized that my...
Decision failure: How can Operations Research help?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at why we experience decision disorder in our daily lives and how Operations Research can help us systematically address it. Have you ever been told that you have a ‘decision disorder’? It’s also known as ‘Hamlet syndrome’ and refers to the inability to make a decision when faced with multiple options. It’s a...
Do you really need 7-8 hours of sleep? Were Napoleon and Edison the exception?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at why you really need 7-8 hours of sleep, and whether there are exceptions in history who got by with less. These days, people are sleep-deprived like you and me. According to one researcher’s statistics, the average high school student sleeps about 5 hours and 27 minutes. This is a result of the rapid growth of adolescence combined with...
Is intermittent fasting an alternative to the three-meal stereotype?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how the three-meal diet came to be taken for granted, and how intermittent fasting might offer an alternative. There’s a saying that goes something like, “You need to eat three meals a day to have energy.” The idea is that you need to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner to feel energized throughout the day. Eating all three meals is...
Is nuclear power the answer to a sustainable energy future or a dangerous tinderbox?
In this blog post, we explore whether nuclear power can be a sustainable energy resource for humanity’s future, or whether it’s still a risk we need to be wary of. When discussing the future of nuclear power, it’s important to have a balanced understanding of its advantages and disadvantages. Nuclear power is a reliable source of energy and can play an important role...
Smartphone and gaming addiction: why has it gotten so bad and how can we overcome it?
In this blog post, we’ll explore why smartphone and gaming addiction has become a serious problem in the modern world and how to overcome it. Introduction Not so long ago, the news was full of stories about computer addiction, gaming addiction, and more. This phenomenon, especially among teens and children, has caused great concern among parents and educators. The problem of...
The historical meaning and health implications of alcohol: what have we gained and what have we lost?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the cultural and health implications of alcohol throughout human history. October 14 is called “Wine Day” because it’s the day when lovers share a bottle of wine together. While the holiday originated as a marketing ploy by a Japanese company, its origins can be traced back thousands of years to the ancient celebration of Dionysos, the god of...
What impact has glazing had on the long history of ceramics?
In this blog post, we’ll explore why ceramics have stood the test of time, and how glazing has enhanced their functionality and aesthetic value. One of the most common objects we use in our daily lives is ceramics. Ceramics come in many forms, from the dishes we use in the kitchen to the toilets, sinks, and tiles we use in the bathroom. It’s also widely used as crafts and...
Does worrying too much break me down or make me better?
In this blog post, I reflect on how worry affects our lives, and whether it’s a roadblock that breaks us down or a fertile ground for growth. On an unseasonably chilly Thursday evening in October, six members of my theater club and I were wandering the streets of our university, which had become quieter during exam season. We were trying to raise money for our upcoming performance in...
Is medicine capable of perfect diagnosis and treatment in the face of uncertainty?
In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the inherent uncertainty of medicine and its limitations. Human history has been a constant struggle to find certainty in the midst of uncertainty. Humans have endeavored to search for truth in various fields, including religion, philosophy, and science. In ancient philosophy, the discussion of the Ideas was a quest to know the nature of things...