I can (‘t) do it
Thomas Edison is considered one of the greatest inventors of all time, being the man who developed the electric light bulb. Every time we turn a light bulb on or off we see the imprint of his innovation. Today we all recognise his contribution to society, as the world would not be as we know […]
Treat strangers with kindness
It is claimed that people don’t have time to spare anymore, nor are they willing to show their kindness and benevolence. They claim that in reality treating strangers with kindness is not a thing, it is more like an urban legend. Indeed, the person next to us could be living their life’s biggest drama, and […]
”Beyond the limits” the meteorological phenomenon of rainbows through the eyes of TEDxAUTH
Rainbows. A physical phenomenon. So physical that you don’t see them only after rain and thunderstorms, but also observe them within you in our day to day lives. The curve of the iris with its seven colours associates itself to humanity’s urge of going “Beyond the limits” within its diversity, fantasy, and power of emotions. […]
It must be so, since everyone says so…
Imagine you are taking a test, and in the most difficult question, all your friends give a as an answer, while you answer b. The question that remains is: do you change your answer or do you remain dissuaded of your opinion? In 1951, Solomon Asch undertook one of the most classic experiments in social […]
Did Snow White suffer from Resignation Syndrome?
For the last 15 years in Sweden, millions of refugee children with traumatic experiences have been affected by the Resignation Syndrome. It’s a state of worldly withdrawal resembling a coma that can sometimes last for years. During the first stage, the children with Resignation Syndrome stop talking much and just want to lie down, then […]
Shall we dance?
April 29th is a day dedicated to dance. A day existing to remind us that “everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.” Dance is an art form which demands at the same time physical, mental and emotional activation. It swings between the search of the ultimate external perfection and the spontaneous natural expression. Dance’s […]
Every ending is a new beginning…
“All good things come to an end.” Have you ever used this phrase? If the answer is yes, can you remember why? Maybe some of the reasons I can try to guess myself. Perhaps once when you said goodbye to friends, desks, and school, when you finished high school. Then, when you said goodbye to […]
Do you dream with your eyes closed or open?
Do you dream? If yes, when do you dream the most? When you’re asleep, or when you’re awake? I’ve always liked words with multiple dimensions. The type of words that harbour complexity, that make you wonder if they’re used in a metaphorical or literal way. On that note, the word “dreams” is truly multidimensional, since […]
