Unreal Reality at Faster-Than-Light Speeds
Here is a question we are not allowed to ask: If something were to travel faster than the speed of light, what would it look like to us?
Seeing and Believing
How do you bend a spoon? You can, if you realize that there is no spoon. That there is no space and time.
Sophistication
How to market sophistication, a la francaise! Newspaper column in Today on 5 Jan 2008.
Sophistication is a French invention. The French are masters when it comes to nurturing, and more importantly, selling sophistication.
A Tale of Two Pens
Written for the Straits Times, this piece was withdrawn because the anecdotes were published on this blog before. Here it is, to wish you a Happy Father’s Day 2026!
Math for Life
At the end of a long teaching term, I found myself reflecting on the beauty of mathematics — not just as a tool for solving problems, but as the very framework of knowledge and reality itself. Is it too much for my young padawans?
What Happened to You?
A nostalgic and humorous reflection on aging, friendship, and the gentle sting of honesty — sparked by a Parisian mother’s innocent question: What happened to you?
Flamenco Theme
A close friend of mine is having his 60th birthday celebrations in Andalusia in a few weeks. The theme and
Nostalgia and Its Cousins
A poignant reflection on nostalgia, grief, and remorse—exploring how we long for our past selves, navigate life’s choices, and embrace its bittersweet beauty.
On Large Language Models
Large Language Models (LLMs) challenge the traditional hierarchy of Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom by showing how intelligence can emerge from granulation rather than distillation, offering a new perspective on how AI operates.
Blogger’s Block
It has been a long time since I published anything on my blog. Allow me to list the reasons (all
How to Beat Terrorism
Here’s an Unreal take on a dangerous topic: terrorism, possibly a counter-intuitive view. Here’s hoping it doesn’t get me in any real trouble!
The Physics of Romance
Ever wonder how romance works at the most fundamental level? Here’s your answer…
My Little Girl
My little speech when my little girl turned 21, and my little video, archiving on my blog. Apparently, these little things make most parents cry. How about the child in you?