Epics of India

Figure 1:  Start Gun  Pixabay The advice in " The Importance of Just Starting " is a conclusion that I've found before, although their reasoning that the pain of non-productivity is greater than the pain of working is slightly different from my own, which is that deliberately beginning and focusing on a task is necessary for adequate concentration. Furthermore, although humans instinctively value short term immediate "advantages" over more long term ones, humans need to place their long term interests first to some degree. I actually mastered this bit of advice when I was younger. I had a strong drive and could simply start and focus on a task. But now, I have trouble doing that. I think its because the path that I took didn't really result in the outcomes that I wanted, or maybe the goals I was aiming for weren't what I really wanted. I suppose the easiest way to lose the habit of pro-activity and self starting is to exhibit that behavior in a ...

Figure 1:  Cat at Computer  PICRYL  and  Pixabay I have run into/been exposed to most of the web technologies described. I've followed blogs, used google docs, made memes, used bookmarks and so on, but I am not particularly familiar with any of them. Given the online nature of the course, I suspect that the amount of information that I can convey will be larger. Also, the recording nature of the internet means that keeping track of what I say will be easier. I do find online communication to be more difficult than in person communication. However, many of my classes are very online oriented, so perhaps there will not be much of a difference. Technology progresses at such a rate that the likelihood that acquired technical knowledge will be obsolete before it can be fully utilized. As such, I don't have any technological skills that I want to develop. However, acclimating to new technologies can be considered a skill in and of itself; if there is any web ski...

 Having done the assigned reading, I will provide my opinions on the main required assignments.  1-2. Reading . I'm not a very fast reader, but I can hopefully learn something useful from the reading assignments.  3. Storytelling . This portion of the class is going to be interesting to me. I do enjoy writing, but I have little experience with it. Hopefully I'll improve over time. 4. Blog Comments . I do enjoy talking to people, so this will be relatively fun. I occasionally have trouble finding anything worth saying to other people, but I can probably make a semi-relevant comment in most cases.  5. Project . With large projects, I generally don't know where to start. However, once I do find a foothold, I usually have an alright time.  6. Project Feedback . Unlike the Blog comments, the clear objective of commenting with the intent to improve another's writing makes this assignment very straightforward.  All in all, I find that the ...

I've found that pathological behavior is often the result of a subscription to a certain truth without the proper reconciliation with a seemingly contradictory truth. The central thesis that Carol Dweck is postulating is that the typical ability to adapt and acquire new skills, what she calls intelligence, is significantly greater than the typical challenges faced by human beings and the typical skills that a person must acquire; more importantly, believing, understanding, and acting on this hypothetical truth is the best possible course of action when confronted with difficulty. That human beings have the ability to acquire new skills and overcome challenges is generally evident in the world; watching an individual's progression in developing any skill, whether it is competence on the job, writing or mathematics. Human capacity to overcome challenges is significantly more difficult to observe, but if we consider that learning new skills are themselves a challenge, then this ...

I am Jenon Fung, engineer, mathematician, amateur evolutionary psychologist, violinist, diabolo practitioner, LARP warrior, weightlifter, philosopher, webcomic connoisseur, and SCP D-class personnel. An aerospace and electrical engineering double major, the most enjoyable aspect of my profession is telling people that airplane companies use glue to hold modern composite planes together, such as the Boeing 787. I hope to work for Boeing, and I have a second internship lined up with them this summer. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute something meaningful to the company. Aside from this, my career plans include working very hard and allowing my work drive to get completely out of control and eat my happiness and personal values. My hobbies include impersonating Marie Curie online, explaining the Konigsberg bridge problem to people waiting to order Canes Chicken, explaining fiber layup shear moment coupling to people in line at Walmart, and trying to kill my friends with padded...

I primarily selected stories based on their core appeal and the author's capacity to execute this appeal. Indian Horror Figure 1:  Common Depiction of Asura Courtesy of  Wikipedia This story is about Indian horrors coming to small town america. I confess to being a bit f a horror junkie, so a story about Indian horror would definitely appeal to me. The idea that these Americans are going to face a threat that is genuinely alien to them is fascinating. Stories told as a collection of accounts or diary entries are especially well suited for these types of stories in which the suppression of critical information is part of the appeal. Aside from this, the storybook itself is relatively easy to navigate and use. Indra: The Thunder God Figure 2: Common Depiction of Indra Courtesy of  Wikipedia This storybook is a relatively simple introduction to the Indian thunder god Indra. It describes how he obtains his weapon, the Vajra, and defeats the terrible serpent V...

Figure 1: Panorama of The Current River from  Wikimedia The current river is a tributary river flowing in the Mississippi that forms in the southeastern Ozarks of Missouri. It is my favorite camping spot. Canoeing down it with my boy scout troop is one of my favorite memories, as it was one of the most relaxing experiences that I've ever had. Alternatively, kayaking against friends provided adequate excitement when I had my fill of relaxation. I highly recommend that everyone visit, as it is an accessible and relaxing camping experience.