May 22The Mysterious Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller: Unraveling the EnigmaIntroduction: On May 18, 1938, Michael Clark Rockefeller, scion of one of America’s most prominent families, was born into a life of privilege and influence. As the son of New York Governor and former U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and the great-grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller, he…True Crime3 min readTrue Crime3 min read
May 22Mastering the Art of Effective and Efficient Study in Law SchoolRalph Waldo Emerson provided this caution: “Reading long at one time in any book, no matter how it fascinates, destroys thought as completely as the inflections forced by external causes.” Introduction: Embarking on a journey through law school can be both exciting and daunting. The legal field demands diligence, critical…Law School3 min readLaw School3 min read
May 22Unveiling the Epics: “Lawrence of Arabia” and the Timeless Saga of ThemistoclesMurray: Now, the Arab Bureau seems to think you would be of use to them in Arabia. Why? I can’t imagine! You don’t seem able to perform your present duties properly. Lawrence: I cannot fiddle, but I can make a great state from a little city… Murray: What? Lawrence: Themistocles, sir. A great…Lawrenceofarabia3 min readLawrenceofarabia3 min read
May 15Summary of How to Write a Lot by Paul Silvia“How to Write a Lot” by Paul J. Silvia is a concise guide to academic writing productivity. His book emphasizes the importance of setting writing goals and maintaining a regular writing schedule. A quick summary: Silvia encourages academics to prioritize writing as a regular and essential part of their professional…How To Write A Lot1 min readHow To Write A Lot1 min read
May 8What do David Lynch movies and Umberto Eco novels — such as The Name of the Rose — have in common?David Lynch’s movies and Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose share a common theme — the exploration of the human psyche and the duality of good and evil. Lynch’s films are characterized by their surreal and enigmatic nature, while Eco’s novel is a masterful work of historical fiction set…David Lynch2 min readDavid Lynch2 min read
May 5Books Read in 2023This is the book list of books that I have been keeping up of the books that I have read so far in 2023. I am currently reading two books — at the bottom of the list. Books Read in 2023 1. Take Arms Against A Sea of Troubles: The…Books4 min readBooks4 min read
May 5Avid readers are actually researchers — here’s why:To begin with, everyone should have a Kindle reader. I’m not saying the Kindle separate device. But on your smartphone, you can download the free Kindle. If you’re an avid reader, you’ve probably heard of the Amazon Kindle, a popular e-reader device that allows you to read books digitally. But…Avid Readers3 min readAvid Readers3 min read
May 3Conversation on Indo-European and Linguistic Analysis with my friendRecently I had an interesting conversation over text with my friend Andrei. We discussed the evolution of language and writing in human societies, particularly in ancient Greece. We pondered the fact that oral tradition was prevalent for many more years than writing and that most people in Ancient Athens —…Indo European2 min readIndo European2 min read
May 3Lessons I learned doing my Ph.D. — about to reach year 3It’s about to be three years since I started my Ph.D. program. It’s been an incredibly fulfilling journey. I have learned quite a bit not only in my substantive area but also about writing and researching. I've also learned quite a bit about organizational skills and time management. Luckily I've…Phd Journey2 min readPhd Journey2 min read
Apr 26It turns out most of JFK’s speeches when put through AI checkers seem to be written by AI1 min read1 min read
