Constraints act not as limitations but as catalysts for creativity. Examples from architecture, design, and art reveal the paradoxical relationship between boundaries and innovation.

One of these things is not like the other…

I had another blood test for no particular reason. Four years ago I went to a GP about a sore ear. There were multiple follow-ups but at no point was my ear given any attention. Despite or because of this the ear recovered. As I was over...

I'm mainly keeping this for myself, but I'm also publishing this so I can have an easy, curated, directory of criticism against the popular Blogging platform Substack. You might be wondering, why did you just call it a Blogging platform?...

I love Minecraft. I think Minecraft may be the best game ever made. It's not my favorite game ever made, that's reserved for the Witcher 3, but I cannot deny that Minecraft has had the impact, longevity, and community to truly put it at...

Yesterday, I talked about my favorite movies of all time. Today, I’ll go to the smaller screen, and talk about TV shows. This won’t be as extensive because I honestly don’t watch much in the way of TV and haven’t for years. But I do have...

Designing and building a small foldable boat.

Paik, B., Chua, C. H., Yip, L. W., & Yip, V. C. H. (2025). Outcomes and complications of minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) in primary angle closure and primary angle...

I’ve been thinking a lot about emotional management, particularly after a challenging year of depression and anxiety. I’ve lived with both for most of my life, but it wasn’t until recently that I was formally diagnosed. About a year ago,...