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In this page, I share topics or ideas from the internet that resonate with me.

Pale Blue Dot

This is the iconic Pale Blue Dot photograph, taken by Voyager 1 spacecraft while it was leaving the solar system. In this image, the earth appears as a tiny speck of dust — suspended in a beam of sunlight, revealing the sheer vulnerability of it against the vast space arount it. Whenever I need to feel grounded, I return to this image. It reminds me how small we are in this universe, that it does not revolve around us, and that we are all living together on this one tiny dot. It is the most humbling and unifying perspective I know.

Feynman on Honors

Richard Feynman's view on the question "Was it worth a Nobel Prize?" deeply resonates with me. He didn't care for formal honors or prizes. To him, the real prize was "the pleasure of finding the thing out" and seeing other people use his work. I strive to embody this same spirit in my research.

Transformative Power of Classical Music

Classical music is beautiful and conveys a deeper meaning. If you were never into classical music, you might want to take a look at the following TED-Ed talk by Benjamin Zander. Probably you'll never think about classical music in the same way again.

If you like that video, you might want to watch this video on how playing and instruement benefits the brain.

Fountain Pens

I've been using fountain pens since elementary school and they are awesome. Check out this video to learn more about them.

If you're interested in purchasing one, check out this video on entry-level fountain pens. I recommend any finish of your choice of Pilot Metropoliton with a medium nib for its sheer reliability.

Introvert

Learn more about introverts in the following YouTube video which really resonates with me.