Jae

@Jae · 2 years ago

Introduction I’m usually impressed by documentaries. They show a side to reality that I hardly ever get to see. In many ways, they’re perhaps the most eye opening forms of media there is. I recently...

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@Jae · 2 years ago

The Man in the White Suit – Telling Truth like Is

Introduction Every once in while you come across a piece of media that succinctly articulates the ideas you ponder upon. Recently I watched just such a movie called “The Man in the White Suit”. Don’t...

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@Jae · 2 years ago

I Read 37 books last year due to the Lockdown

Introduction Last year in 2021, I read 37 books. This is quite a substantial number for me, because firstly I don’t like to read and secondly, this is way above my average of 10 books per year. The...

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@Jae · 2 years ago

Veganuary 2022 – It’s Growing

Introduction Veganism is about refraining from consuming any animal products. To the uninitiated this does seem quite daunting at first, but it’s quite easy to do. Usually people don’t know where to...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Why CryptoCurrency Adoption is Slow in South Africa

Introduction I believe in the transformative power of cryptocurrency. I think that it can fundamentally change our society for the better. Not only do I think it represents a leap forward in how we...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

The Black Plague Returns - Do we really Need another Pandemic?

Introduction The Black Plague also known as the Black Death has killed more people than any other pandemic in the history of the world. During the 14th century it killed 50 million people. To put th...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

The Science behind why Vegans are Happy

Introduction If you've been Vegan for a fair amount of time, you will find that you're more chilled. You will find that you're more calm and your mind is settled. Dare I say that you feel happier...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Breakfast is the Simplest Meal to Veganize

It's pretty clear that more people are intrigued by Veganism. It's obvious why; you save your health, you save the animals, you save the planet and it prevents pandemics. The advert writes itself! M...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

If Corporations Invest in Art, Shouldn't You?

I have worked in a number of corporations throughout my career, and I found it quite odd that many of them had these remarkable art galleries. It really took me by surprise, but nevertheless being an...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Support Workers and the #BoycottMeat Movement

Introduction News reports around the world highlight that we are failing to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control. In fact, things are getting worse. The United States is seeing a massive resurgen...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Jack Vettriano – The Singing Butler

I absolutely adore this painting. It’s a painting by Jack Vettriano – it’s called The Singing Butler and it was produced in 1992. As I recall, I first saw it when I was a kid. I liked it back then...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Anarchism - The Best Form of Democracy?

Introduction I am a huge fan of Star Trek. Even to this day I still re-watch it. There's so much to like about that Star Trek. I like the space flight, I like the adventure, I like the technology...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Guys should do Yoga.

A good few years ago I decided to try out rock climbing. Having been inspired by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2, this seemed like a super fun thing do. I went to a remote region in northern Gau...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

World Meat Free Week 15-21 June 2020

We're all spoilt for choice these days. Our meat free options for meals are increasing in leaps and bounds. Everywhere you look there are alternative meat products. Even the most ravenous carnivore...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Elon Musks’ Grand Plan

Elon Musk has interests in a myriad of stunning ventures. Everything from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence. With this vast array of successful businesses, you’ve got to ask yourself; wha...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

I went Vegan Overnight - Here's how I did it

Introduction The 28th of August 2016 is a very important day for me. That's the day I went Vegan and I've never looked back. Many people think it's crazy that I went Vegan overnight -but honestly it...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Is your Retirement Policy Safe?

This week I decided to check in on my retirement policy and see how it's doing. After all with the stock markets being so volatile our policies could fluctuate drastically. These are strange times...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Deep Fakes Dystopia and how to Solve it

Introduction Technology has been moving at a breakneck speed providing a myriad of advancements for all of us - but at the same time some very disconcerting pitfalls have emerged too. One such devel...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Massive Growth of Veganism is because of One Rule

I am perpetually startled at the massive growth of Veganism. What once was a fledgling idea has now spread to all corners of the world and is now in the public consciousness. It's no longer dismissed...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Jitsi - My Favorite New Video Conferencing Software

Lockdown has changed everything about the way we work. In particular it has changed how we communicate . Since we are now working from home, we have all become accustomed to using Zoom, Teams, Disco...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

The Green King - A Book about Greatness

Introduction You should read this book. Simple as that. There are many novels that have an incredible story, compelling characters and big ideas. But there are few that do it so well. As much as I...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

I Need One Bitcoin to get to Mars

This is an electrifying week. This is the week that SpaceX will be taking two astronauts to the International Space Station. It is a pity that launch was cancelled on Wednesday due to bad weather, b...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

"I'm out of a Job" - The First Time I saw a CMS

The first time you utter the words "I'm out of a Job", there is a panic and horror that overcomes you. There is a palpable sense of dread that hangs in the air. The very next you involuntarily action...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

BIC Art Master Competition : Africa 2019

Introduction I thought I'd talk about this competition I took part in about 8 months ago. I posted the pictures before, but I never included the thought processes at the time. As mush as art is a vis...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

The BDS Movement and Veganism

Introduction As I continue my Vegan journey, I learn more about the nuances of it. I learn about deeper definitions of the term, I learn about the philosophy a behind it and I in particular I lear...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Is a University Degree Useful?

Introduction I completed my degree in 2007. It was a BCom Informatics specializing in Economics. I choose this degree because it had a good balance on Information Technology and Business Subjects....

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Is your Money Vegan?

You eat vegan food, you wear vegan clothing, your household is vegan, but have you considered if your money is vegan?? Last year the United Kingdom's £50 note incurred the wrath of some vegans for...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Inspiration vs Grind...What Wins?

Introduction A question was posed to me recently - "Where do you get inspiration from?" I thought about it for a second, and was going to answer the usual stuff like; from comics books, movies, art,...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Have you Perfected a Skill?

There is a strong relationship between perfecting a skill and freedom. Many people don’t see it, but it’s there, and it’s important. In fact it’s so important that if we fail to master a skill, then w...

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@Jae · 4 years ago

Who let the Dogs out

I thought this was quite innovative when I first saw it. I suppose I can't be surprised that an Asian country came up with this idea. They're using the robot from Boston Dynamics to walk around the...

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