“That’s a great idea.” “That’s an amazing idea.” “That’s a wonderful idea.” You can think of a dozen variation of these statements. You’ve heard them before. You may have even said them yourself. I grew up thinking that we need to have a ton of ideas. It’s the main reason I read a lot, listen […]
I used to photocopy physics laboratory reports. This was before I had access to a personal computer and the internet. The fastest way to answer questions in a physics laboratory report was to copy someone else’s. No thinking, only reacting. I made it thru my senior year in high school with a high score in physics […]
The equation for fluid dynamics. The concepts behind set theory. The operators in relational algebra. The mathematics behind materials strength. The abstraction principle in computer programming. If you’re an engineer or a computer professional, I’m sure you can relate. These are the things I’ve learned in engineering school. I learned how to use equations to […]
I was having dinner with several of my friends when I laid my phone face down at the table. One side of the table was pressed against the wall much so that there isn’t enough space to rest my backpack against it. An item caught my eye as I was settling down my phone: a […]
Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to visit Vigan City in the Philippines. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities in 2015. One of the highlights of our trip was taking a ride on the kalesa – a horse-drawn carriage […]