Just like a coffee junkie will never understand how I function on a daily basis without coffeine, a bookworm has a hard time dealing with people who don’t regularly read. Why are these differences? Is it any good for society at large to have well-read members? I see time and time again how patients with…… Continue reading Why some people won’t read
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Living Buddhas and Japanese mummies
A book that goes beyond the historical aspects of self-mummification, Living Buddhas is a unique masterpiece in which the author talks about the diverse religious influences that led to the sect of Shugendo, on life and death being two sides of the same coin (and how these mummified monks are neither alive, nor dead, but…… Continue reading Living Buddhas and Japanese mummies
A new method of learning languages
As I was previously saying, I am learning German – on and off. I am making slow progress at it and I wanted something that would make me more efficient during the few times I have outside the hospital. Apart from flashcard applications I installed on my mobile phone, someone recommended me a website where…… Continue reading A new method of learning languages
The knowledge divide
You may not be aware of this on your first day at school, but what you’re experiencing is a privilege not witnessed by many – even if you think being a nerd is uncool:) Why do so many people lack access to abundant knowledge? I ask myself this question many times a day – especially…… Continue reading The knowledge divide