As the year comes to an end, I wanted to thank everyone who has subscribed, I never thought my Substack would grow so quickly! You’ve given my life new meaning, and my personal curiosities a more concrete outlet. And, THANK YOU to all those who have sent me such thought-out, personal, and heartfelt emails throughout my postings. You’ve made this year very special and fulfilling. I am excited to see what 2022 has to offer!
Though I have taken a short break from posting in order to spend time with my family, I thought it would be fun, and perhaps beneficial, to outline some of my favorite finds/reads/listens of 2021.
If you are interested in science related topics: “World Science Festival” discussions between specialists on philosophical and scientific topics, and “Closer to Truth” hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn, which delves deeper into both scientific and spiritual questions.
Just David Sinclair in general. He specializes in aging and life-extension. You can start with this YouTube video.
One of my highlights this year was definitely coming across your Substack, as you already know. Immensely enjoy and appreciate our email correspondence also. Take a good, long rest this holiday, you deserve it!
I was turned onto Teresa of Avila this year and read her book; Interior Castle. Very interesting as it teaches stoicism in a sense but through the lens of a Catholic nun.
Also Lex Friedman's podcast on Isaac Newton really disappointed me because I read a history of Newton that very pointedly examined how much of a God freak Sir Isaac Newton was. Everything he wrote and worked on was an examination of God and he had his very own philosophy of God that put him at odds with the church. The podcast seemed to portray him as a straight scientist but that was not the case; later in life he started to go mad because of his alchemical practices. I mean...even Einstein was religious as far as I recall. I don't appreciate filtering out aspects of historical figure's characters even if it's being done as a practicality.
Anyways, there's a lot to history and very little time. Happy New Year! I'm already behind. lol
One of my highlights this year was definitely coming across your Substack, as you already know. Immensely enjoy and appreciate our email correspondence also. Take a good, long rest this holiday, you deserve it!
Thanks for the reference. - Curt Jaimungal
Interesting.
Truly great reads and other links, and I hope that we may continue to be "fed with thoughts" in 2022. Best wishes for you and your family.
Have an awesome time with your fam ! I’ll be (not so) patiently waiting for your next post !
Thanks for sharing your favorite finds/reads/listens. Very interesting. My very best wishes to you and your family and may 2022 be kind to you.
I was turned onto Teresa of Avila this year and read her book; Interior Castle. Very interesting as it teaches stoicism in a sense but through the lens of a Catholic nun.
Also Lex Friedman's podcast on Isaac Newton really disappointed me because I read a history of Newton that very pointedly examined how much of a God freak Sir Isaac Newton was. Everything he wrote and worked on was an examination of God and he had his very own philosophy of God that put him at odds with the church. The podcast seemed to portray him as a straight scientist but that was not the case; later in life he started to go mad because of his alchemical practices. I mean...even Einstein was religious as far as I recall. I don't appreciate filtering out aspects of historical figure's characters even if it's being done as a practicality.
Anyways, there's a lot to history and very little time. Happy New Year! I'm already behind. lol
Excited to see what this year has in store for you! - Cathy