Adventures of an inquiring mind

A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to drive a Model 3. It was my first close-up experience with an all-electric car, and I would like to share my impressions. While I have been following Tesla from a high level update point of view, I have never...

If there is one thing I would like to say about experiencing a totality, it is this: a total solar eclipse is one of the very few things in life that no matter how overhyped they are, they provide an intense, emotionally satisfying experience.
I believe that the reason for this is the following. The most exciting experiences in life for me have been the ones that I find myself slightly outside my comfort zone. For example: working on a new project at work; trying to understand a concept about...

Last month I went on a 10-day trip to Asia (Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong). I wanted to test whether it was possible to have only a carry-on backpack with me instead of a suitcase, in order to minimize hassle and airport delays.
I've been using for a few years now a backpack that also has wheels, so that I can either have it on my back or wheel it around. It has worked beautifully....

The reason scientific skepticism developed is that the world is complicated. It’s subtle.
Everybody’s first idea isn’t necessary right. Also, people are capable of self-deception. Scientists make mistakes, theologians make mistakes, everybody makes mistakes. It’s part of being human....