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Is Selfishness a Virtue? On Ayn Rand and the impacts of her philosophy — Wise & Shine

Having enjoyed The Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged, and Anthem, Ayn Rand was one of my favorite authors, that is, until I read The Age of Selfishness by Darryl Cunningham. In The Fountainhead, I found Howard Roark’s character to be endearing and refreshing as he continued to stick to his puritanical ideals of architecture and refusal to… Is…

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Pointless Overthinking: Wise & Shine

Re-Resolving

Re-Resolving

As it’s around the end of the first month of the new year, it seems appropriate to revisit the matter of New Year’s resolutions. Why? Well, because I seem to recall having read more than once that most such resolutions fail to make it past the first month. So, how are yours faring? The State of My Own Resolutions I will admit, for my part, … Continue reading Re-Resolving

Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?

Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?

Every year on 11 February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a reminder of the persistent gender gap in fields like physics, engineering, and computer science. Despite decades of progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in these “hard” sciences. Why? Is it a lack of self-confidence, insufficient guidance in high school, or are we simply waiting for more women to … Continue reading Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?

Practical Dying Wishes

Practical Dying Wishes

When I think about dying wishes, I think of grand proclamations, deep revelations, or avowals of great emotions. Like: “I was the luckiest person in the whole world because I had you two amazing kids.” Or “Now I can see that God’s hand touched all the moments, even the ones I didn’t like, and it made for a meaningful journey as I managed to navigate … Continue reading Practical Dying Wishes

How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change

How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change

In my personal blog I recently wrote about my experience of the magic of the Ayurveda retreat where I understood clearly the quietness that comes from stepping away from daily life. But I haven’t wondered why retreats work so profoundly. What’s actually happening in our brain when we unplug, slow down, and immerse ourself in a new environment? I recently dove into research, and what … Continue reading How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change

2026: The Year You Give Yourself Permission to Prioritize Pleasure

2026: The Year You Give Yourself Permission to Prioritize Pleasure

The new year often arrives with a familiar script: This is the year I’ll finally improve myself. I set this and that as resolutions. Most probably you would like to fix your flaws, optimize your routines, and transform yourself into paragons of productivity. Or you would like to practice regularly physical activity, better eating, play with your kids, and finally start to say “no”. But … Continue reading 2026: The Year You Give Yourself Permission to Prioritize Pleasure

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