Complex ideas are built upon simple ones.

What’s your favorite cartoon? As a child from the ’80s I grew up observing and participating in that effervescent decade. Everywhere, you found bright-colored clothes and vibrant patterns. Big hairs were the norm. Pop music featured synthesizers. To be sure, there was a reason for this revolution in pop culture. Just to mention one thing,…

What are your favorite animals? I simply love all cats, great and small. How can you not fall in love with them? They are majestic, independent, fearsome creatures in the case of the great ones. But they are also funny, fluffy, and adorable in the case of small and domestic cats. Representation in Religion and…

Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? The world is full of dichotomies. And when it comes to vacationing, this is the most pleasurable one. You need to choose between two options, beach or mountains. On one side, you can go down to sea level to the warm beach. Alternatively, you can rise up…

Who is the most famous person you have ever met? That was a magic weekend. The year was 2017. We were in Rio de Janeiro for an event that we would remember forever, Rock in Rio. As is well known, the vibe of this festival is incredible. Everything revolves around music. Even if not openly…

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). It is funny to think about this… I really tried to consider a personal item that would be expensive. Still, I couldn’t really find something that was too extravagant. What does that say about me? Maybe that I should treat myself…

What podcasts are you listening to? A few days ago, I suggested listening to podcasts as a strategy to limit our screen time. There are other benefits as well. You can get effortlessly updated on any topic that you like. You can also join a community of listeners with similar interests. History of Philosophy without…

What was your favorite subject in school? For me it wasn’t just one subject, and it wasn’t the same during all my school years. And definitely the teacher contributed a lot for my interest in any discipline. But I ended up studying Computer Science and that has a lot of mathematics involved. So, I think…

How do you manage screen time for yourself? I will start by admitting that I spend way more time looking at screens than what is recommended. Besides staring all day at a computer, and handling a blog afterwards, I love watching movies and TV shows. I considered in my other post why we need to…

Do you need time? It is super difficult to define what time is. Philosophers and scientists have been discussing that since antiquity. In Physics its definition is “what a clock reads.” Without a clock, our brain struggles to keep track of how much time has passed. Even if two persons have two clocks, according to…

What will your life be like in three years? Dear Old Me, I hope this letter finds you well. Actually, I know it will. It is intended for you to find it exactly on November 4th, 2024. How do I know it? Well, I found it myself on that day. After reading and re-reading it…