by vanissadrar | Jul 17, 2026 | In Passing
We deceive ourselves when we ask people to be honest with us—when we ask them to tell us the truth about who we are, what we have done, and how they truly see us. But if we look more deeply, are we really asking for their honest opinion? Or are we asking them to tell...
by vanissadrar | Jul 16, 2026 | Book Review
I’ll be honest—when I first picked up AI at War, I expected the usual mixture of technological hype and futuristic speculation: bold predictions about machines transforming warfare, endless references to artificial intelligence, and perhaps a few dramatic claims...
by vanissadrar | Jul 12, 2026 | In Passing
There comes a moment in life when we realize that not everyone is meant to remain in our story forever. A dear friend once told me that some people enter our lives for a reason. They arrive at the exact moment we need them—or perhaps when they need us. They teach us a...
by vanissadrar | Jul 9, 2026 | In Passing
We deceive ourselves when we believe that life is worth living only when we feel happy and accomplished. In reality, life derives much of its meaning from the journey itself. Challenges, struggles, and obstacles are not merely interruptions to happiness; they are...
by vanissadrar | Jul 9, 2026 | Book Review
I’ll be honest—when I first picked up Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), I expected a fairly conventional psychology book about cognitive biases, sprinkled with amusing anecdotes about human irrationality. The title certainly suggests something lighthearted....
