“We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” – Anaïs Nin In 1999, the Woodstock ’99 festival attempted to revive the hippie spirit of the iconic 1969 festival, but instead, it descended into chaos, with tragic reports of sexual assaults and three deaths. The event earned the label “trainwreck”. This […]

“Autists are not just square pegs in the round hole of society. The real problem isn’t the challenge of fitting them in, it’s that in trying to do so we risk destroying their unique shape.” — Paul Collins The parents of an autistic young man approached a local convenience store, hoping to secure a job for their son.

uglyhedgehog.com “Allowing an existing structure to remain in place for too long creates inertia and results in an organization that is maladapted to the opportunities it finds.”  ― Rita Gunther McGrath You are forgiven if you missed the battle of the caterpillars that unfurled during the Covid-19 pandemic. In April 2021, UK-based premium retailer Marks &

“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.”  ― Marcus Aurelius Venetian mirrors once captivated the world with their exquisite craftsmanship and unique glow. For centuries, Venice, and the nearby island of Murano, stood as the preeminent centres of glass production. While Venetian artisans perfected the art of creating clear plate glass, the unique

“The obstacle is the way.” – Marcus Aurelius The ship’s engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one ‘professional’ after another, but none could figure out how to fix the broken engine. They brought in a man who had mended ships all his life. The old man arrived with a large bag of tools and immediately went

“Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” – Pablo Picasso The Aboriginal tradition of “Right Way Fire” involves the controlled use of fire to maintain and restore ecosystems. Strategic small-scale slow burns in targeted areas during the early dry season minimise the risks of uncontrollable wildfires in the dry season. This practice

“All mammals have a strong exploratory urge, but for some it is more crucial than others. It depends largely on how specialised they have become during the course of evolution. So long as the ant-eater has its ants and koala bear its gum leaves, then they are well satisfied and the living is easy. The