The metronome effect provides a striking parallel to the complex tapestry of human interaction and interconnectedness. After multiple metronomes are randomly set in motion, they eventually synchronize on the same pulse. What gives metronomes their synchronicity? It is their common…
Since I can remember, I have always been curious about the secrets of life, the purpose of our existence, the universe’s creation, and why humans are here. I engaged a lot in such inquiry, delving into the study of…
We perceive reality through our animal-like senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. To perceive more, we need to explore beyond our five senses’ limits, breaking through into an omnipresent field existing outside of us. We have made various technical…
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about an immigration crisis in New York. More and more migrants are making their homes on the streets of Manhattan, pitching tents and sleeping on the sidewalks in the cold winter months. The mayor…
For those who stray onto side roads and lose their way, it is reassuring to know that returning to the marked road is always possible. Even when feeling lost in the complexities of reality, with its pressures, pains and incomprehension,…
Tis but a day we sojourn here below, And all the gain we get is grief and woe, Then, leaving our life’s riddles all unsolved, And burdened with regrets, we have to go. … O unenlightened race of humankind, Ye…
In the early mornings, I’d walk into the kitchen to find plates with leftover hummus, onions, bread and a bit of liquor. It was a place where a connection among people went beyond casual daily routines. That realization dawned on…
For over 100 long days, the people held hostage in Gaza have endured a chilling and uncertain situation in the shelters. It is very hard to fathom what they are going through. The key is for them to cling to…
Elon Musk’s warning about the potential dangers of AI has sparked discussions about its risks and the need for regulation. Musk, deeply involved in AI through various companies, highlighted the significant threat that it poses, that it holds the potential…
A unified striving for peace is the most crucial goal we can pursue this year. To achieve peace, we each need to actively work toward the cultivation of peace in every aspect of life, to identify tendencies that breach peace,…
Scientists from Rockefeller University conducted research on how ants behave in extremely high temperatures. The findings revealed a fascinating aspect of ant behavior. When an individual ant in a group senses the rising temperature beneath, it appears to carry on as if…
Following the tragic events of October 7 and the ongoing war ever since, the people of Israel have become much more united. I sincerely hope that we will continue increasing our unity to its fullest possible extent, i.e., a state…