Greetings from sunny Bali this week! Below are a selection of readings from neuroscience, through zen practice to dreams. Enjoy. 1. Neuroscience Title: The man who saw time stand still Link: BBC It started as a headache, but soon became much stranger. Simon Baker entered the bathroom to see if a warm shower could ease his …
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Happy new year and happy lunar new year (of the rat). May 2020 and this new decade bring you and your loved ones even more love, health, happiness and wealth. After a long(ish) winter break below are a few things that caught my attention over the last few weeks. 1. Behavioural science and diet …
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Merry Christmas from sunny Hong Kong! I hope that nobody is reading this post, instead enjoying your holidays in the loving company of family and friends. Wishing all of you a fantastic end to this year, end to this decade and a happy New Year! Regular posting will resume in January. 1. Health and wellness …
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This week’s post has a selection of articles from HeartMath, on the development of US corporate profits, future of the UK and since it’s Christmas soon a few of the cool seasonal ads I’ve seen so far. 1. HeartMath Title: When the Heart Leads to Wise Reasoning Link: HeartMath Would it surprise you to …
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Below are last week’s topics of interest: HeartMath research, using behavioural tools to reduce domestic violence, savants and closing with Alan Watts. Enjoy. 1. HeartMath Title: Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on EEG Alpha Asymmetry and Anxiety Symptoms in Male Athletes: A Pilot Study Link: NCBI I’ve been meditating for 10+ years and …
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Wide range of topics this week from recent stats and update on women in the VC ecosystem, through an update on Hong Kong to migrant workers in China. 1. Women in the VC ecosystem Title: PitchBook – All Raise All In: Women in the VC Ecosystem Link: Pitchbook Few stats that I found relevant: …
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Greetings again from Singapore. Below is a list of articles and videos that caught my attention this week, ranging from media, to big tech regulation and a spiritual running race. 1. Media and entertainment Title: Who will win the media wars? Link: The Economist Many booms turn to bust. Unlike, say, WeWork, most entertainment firms …
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Wide range of articles, videos and books from last week, from Zen Buddhism through big tech back to Zen. 1. Zen Buddhism Title: Bhaddekaratta Sutta: The Sutra of Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone Link: DailyZen The Buddha taught: Do not pursue the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. The past no …
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Below are a few things that I enjoyed reading this week. 1. Food and agriculture Title: The Investment Case for Alternative Protein Link: AgFunder This paper is an investment pitch in part but it provides useful information and data for those interested to read further about the subject. The global demand for animal products …
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Once again, greetings from Singapore! Below are a few articles and videos that I found interesting this week. 1. My all time favourite website… Astronomy picture of the day (from NASA) Space has been a childhood fascination and a few months ago I found this website that NASA updates daily with fantastic and often …
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