Category: Awareness
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Exploring the Universe: From Interstellar to the Marvel of the Human Brain
Read more: Exploring the Universe: From Interstellar to the Marvel of the Human BrainI recently began reading A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking, and it immediately brought to mind the 2014 film Interstellar by Christopher Nolan. This movie, though lengthy and dense, is the kind of masterpiece that leaves you curious, inspiring deep dives into the unfamiliar concepts it explores. Terms like space travel, wormholes, and…
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The Promised Neverland: A Tale of Awareness and the Brain’s Infinite Potential
Read more: The Promised Neverland: A Tale of Awareness and the Brain’s Infinite PotentialI was introduced to the anime adaptation of The Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai through my wife, who thought I would find it intriguing. Intrigued by her recommendation, we dove into the series together. The narrative proved to be utterly captivating. Set in what initially seems to be a serene and idealistic orphanage, the story…
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From Local to Global: Rethinking Our Mindset for Progress
Read more: From Local to Global: Rethinking Our Mindset for ProgressI remember when the song Around the World by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk (1997) was trending in France. I was in middle school, and the music video stood out as something truly unique. Each group of characters in the video represented a different instrument. According to Michel Gondry’s notes, the robots represent…
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The Impact of Sleep on Our Perception and Well-Being
Read more: The Impact of Sleep on Our Perception and Well-BeingThe movie Ring by Hideo Nakata left a profound impact on me, particularly in how I viewed sleep. Now that I understand more about the brain and its functions, I realize how incredibly powerful it is and why it deserves to be at the center of our attention. I first watched Ring during high school,…
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Dandadan: A Shift in Tone and a Reflection on Society
Read more: Dandadan: A Shift in Tone and a Reflection on SocietyThe anime Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu was recently released in October, and after hearing about the buzz surrounding Episode 7, my wife and I decided to give it a try. Neither of us knew anything about the series beforehand, and to be honest, the first four episodes were difficult to sit through. While she decided…
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The Hidden Costs of Addiction: My Journey with Final Fantasy XIV
Read more: The Hidden Costs of Addiction: My Journey with Final Fantasy XIVIt’s not easy to write about Final Fantasy XIV—a game I’ve undoubtedly spent the most time on. When I decided to take a break, I captured a screenshot to reflect on my gaming hours. Written in Japanese, it recorded 218 days, 9 hours, and 3 minutes—a staggering total of 5232 hours. I accumulated this within…
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The Power of Neuroplasticity: A Path to Lifelong Learning and Personal Growth
Read more: The Power of Neuroplasticity: A Path to Lifelong Learning and Personal GrowthI don’t really remember how I started watching his podcasts on YouTube, but Andrew Huberman’s podcasts are always a pleasure to watch or listen to. For those who are not familiar with him, he is a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University. He begins his podcasts by telling his mission is to provide at no…
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Rediscovering The Shawshank Redemption: Reflections on Society and Basic Needs
Read more: Rediscovering The Shawshank Redemption: Reflections on Society and Basic NeedsI first watched The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont, on French TV during my youth. Recently, I rewatched it, this time in its original language, English, to see how my memories of the film held up. Memory is fascinating—our brain doesn’t work like a video camera. Instead, it reshapes memories over time, influenced by…
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Dream Theater’s “Take the Time”: Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World
Read more: Dream Theater’s “Take the Time”: Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World“Find all you need in your mind if you take the time.” These lyrics from Dream Theater’s song Take the Time resonate deeply in today’s ever-accelerating world. Known for their extraordinary musical virtuosity, the progressive rock band released their iconic album Images and Words in 1992. This was my first real exposure to their music,…
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Hokuto no Ken: Lessons in Resilience and Cultural Impact
Read more: Hokuto no Ken: Lessons in Resilience and Cultural ImpactHokuto no Ken, created by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson, is one of the most iconic and influential manga of all time. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by Mad Max, the story follows Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art, as he navigates a lawless society devastated by nuclear war. With resources like water…