August 2012
“Kids don’t stop asking questions because they lose interest. It’s the other way...”
– For Maria Montessori’s birthday today, Superwoman Was Already Here – an animated homage to the iconic educator’s philosophy. (via explore-blog)
“The neural processes underlying that which we call creativity have nothing to do...”
– Rodolfo R. Llinás, I of the Vortex: From Neurons to Self
(Also a professor at NYU Med!)
“Part of a reader’s job is to find out why certain writers endure. This may...”
– How to Read Like a Writer
“Like most Americans, I live in a world that cannot see the point in work that...”
– Keeping the Faith – The Millions’ Michael Bourne goes to the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and leaves with a reaffirmed sense of purpose.
Also see Paul Graham on the false allure of prestige and Ray Bradbury on doing what you love.
Friend: Why don't you have a boyfriend?
Me: Because I'm a hot pot of rice who don't need no side dish.