The Human Murmuration
Pier Francesco Lunardi Papasogli
A Lesson from Hannah Fry A few days ago, while mindlessly scrolling through TikTok, I came across a short video by one of my favorite science communicators, Hannah Fry. The…
Culture
Pride, Evolution, and Why Diversity Is Humanity’s Survival Strategy
Every June, Pride Month returns with its rainbow flags, celebrations, and, inevitably, its controversies. Supporters see it as a celebration of inclusion. Critics often dismiss it as unnecessary, ideological, or…
The Cucumber, the Grape, and Why Modern Society Rewards Consensus More Than Efficiency
The cucumber, the grape, and the first lesson in management There is a rather famous experiment in which capuchin monkeys are paid to perform a small task. They have to…
Eppur Si Muove!
Why Free Inquiry Matters More Than Loyalty “Eppur si muove.” “And yet, it moves.” The phrase attributed to Galileo Galilei captures something essential about knowledge, power, and truth: reality does…
Here’s Johnny! Meme Mythology, Marketing and Copyright
Days ago, I saw my 13-year-old kid laughing at a message containing the “Here’s Johnny!” meme. As a fan of horror movies, I couldn’t avoid asking him, “Do you know…
Are We Ready for Space?
Why overcoming our tribal instincts matters in politics, business, and beyond. When Captain Archer first pushed Enterprise NX-01 into warp five, not everyone was convinced humanity was ready. Ambassador Soval…
If you need surgery, choose the medical team with the most mistakes
The Power of Psychological Safety and Transparent Leadership When facing something as critical as surgery, it’s natural to seek the team that appears flawless—the one with no errors on record…