Our Cup Must Be Empty to Receive
A Zen lesson on the courage to slow down, look inward, and embrace the magic of life There is a famous Zen parable, usually known as “A Cup of Tea,” about Nan-in, a Japanese ma
Thales of Miletus: The First Philosopher, and The First Financier
We often think of economics as beginning with Xenophon (c. 430–354 BCE) and Aristotle (384–322 BCE), with their reflections on oikonomike—the art of managing a household or c
Rethinking Finance Through da Vinci’s Lens
“Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses, especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo da Vin
Contemplation in the Age of Dopamine
Where Ancient Wisdom and Modern Neuroscience Converge Never in history have we been surrounded by so much comfort, stimulation, and possibility, and never have we felt so persisten
A rainy weekend in Bilbao with Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
December 22, 2025 | Bilbao I spent the weekend in my dearest city, Bilbao. Or better, rainy Bilbao. The grey sky did not invite long walks, which turned out to be perfect, as I had
