Culture
Driver watches, originally designed for drivers in the early 20th century, blend practicality with unique aesthetics. Their distinctive feature is the tilted dial, allowing drivers to read the time without turning their wrist. This design innovation was crucial for early automobile racers, who needed to keep their hands on the
Culture
In the realm of luxury watches, few names resonate as distinctly as Cartier. Renowned for its rich history of crafting timepieces that combine elegance with innovation, Cartier has remained a beacon of sophistication in the horological world.
History
Easter is a moveable feast, meaning that its date varies each year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox (the first day of spring) in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that the date of Easter can fall between
Mind
The Oxford Clarendon Hume Edition Series, edited meticulously by David and Mary Norton, offers a critical exploration of one of David Hume's seminal works, A Treatise of Human Nature: Volume 1. This profound philosophical work is not only a cornerstone in understanding human psychology but also a crucial
Culture
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was one of the greatest writers of the German Romantic period. Matthew Bell is professor of German and comparative literature at King's College London. His books include Goethe’s Naturalistic Anthropology and Melancholia: The Western Malady.
Culture
Hunter S. Thompson’s acid-laced counterculture classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, is given the ultimate collector’s makeover in this 50th anniversary Folio Society edition featuring Ralph Steadman’s original illustrations and an exclusive introduction by David Mamet.
Over at Quanta Magazine, this fantastic article gives a peek into the latest wild theories surrounding one of the greatest enigmas of our universe: dark matter. As the article aptly puts it, "Our universe might exist in a higher dimensional space-time, and dark matter, something we can't
Culture
The Global Consciousness Project (GCP) was born out of a desire to explore the uncharted territories of human consciousness and its interaction with the physical world, has become a focal point of my personal and professional journey.
Film
I finally caught the new Hellraiser (2022) on Hulu. Okay, first off, let’s look at the the Cenobite leader. In the original, we had this iconic, terrifying, figure with a voice like gravel. But in the Hulu remake, they've switched gears, presenting the lead Cenobite as female.
Culture
Alright, buckle up 'cause I'm about to take you on a wild ride through the wacky world of music - and I ain't just talkin' about your average chart-topper. Ever heard of Adriano Celentano's "Prisencolinensinainciusol"? Yeah, that's a
Mind
Some people find it impossible to imagine a friend’s face or their own apartment—a phenomenon named aphantasia. Scientists are beginning to tease out the brain features underlying the condition.
Film
There’s something inherently magical about models, props, and movie memorabilia—things often seem “childish.” Each object is a time machine, each one charged with an emotional energy that is a simple joy. Of all the pieces I’ve accumulated over the years—from Star Wars to Star Trek, Hellraiser