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People who (don't) plan
I hate going to the dentist. Why you might ask? Because, at the end of the appointment, they always ask me to make another one in six months’ time.
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Life
Sometimes I forget I look different
Racism has always existed. It never left. These things have been happening since… well almost forever probably. And it’s sad.
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The Simplicity Behind Innovation
I’ve just come across this TEDTalks that I just have to share. It’s exemplifies the entire idea of You Should Know and what true innovation really is. What I find so frustrating about this, is that it’s so painfully simple.
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Group Dynamics
Somewhere, I suppose I had created this ideal for myself that as I went from primary school to getting my first job, I wouldn’t be facing the same problems. That group work would get easier and more professional and decision making would happen with more structure.
Work
15 Hour Work Week
For the last few weeks I've been bothered by the direction my life is going. What I find disturbing is the fixation of success. It feels like there's been a path paved out for me—but what is success really?
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SweepSmart: why waste?
As a materials science student, a degree that to my disappointment is rather small and unknown, I became fascinated with waste. Rather than focus on how we are producing, I shifted to what are we making?
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The Disposables Debate
I spent two months looking into disposables at the university. Contrary to popular belief, disposables aren't all that bad. The carbon footprint of a disposable may actually be lower than a reusable product.
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To Infinity and Beyond
A friend mentioned space mining and I'd never heard of it. Turns out it's mining asteroids for precious metals—a single one could contain 70 billion euros worth. Should we see this as an opportunity or a threat?
