by Benard Makaa | Apr 28, 2019 | Culture
Many years ago I was a notorious character when it came to religious arguments. I can’t imagine the amount of time I spent and wasted in high school trying to persuade others through arguments. During my time as an undergraduate student, I spent hours and hours...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 18, 2019 | Culture, Travelling
The City of Roses. Bloemfontein, the judicial city of South Africa. My host told me the name comes from two words, “Bloom” + “Fountain”, i.e from blooming of roses and fountains of water. At least that is what it was, before 1994, my host asserts. Before 1994, the...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 18, 2019 | Books, Culture, Philosophy
My Favourite Philosophers1.Benjamin FranklinWikipedia pageBorn January 17, 1706, Died April 17, 1790 (aged 84)Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and...
by Benard Makaa | Jan 22, 2019 | Culture, Philosophy, Psychology
How do we confront our existential conundrums and dilemmas? Even in decisions, which may cost us life or happiness for eternity? Do we gather courage and make decisions or we are paralyzed by indecision? Mind you, not making a decision is a decision in itself....
by Benard Makaa | Dec 24, 2018 | Culture, Philosophy
It seems Charles Darwin used to follow “Balance Sheet Close and Decision Making”, a technique used when making tough decisions. Charles Darwin once wrote“The day of days!” on his diary after his cousin Emma Wedgewood accepted his marriage proposal. Interestingly, few...
by Benard Makaa | Nov 6, 2018 | Culture, Movies, Stories
Some of the best movies I have watched so far. These are the ones I can remember(have watched thousands). I have been watching films for as long as I can remember( from the age of 4 years up to now).I will keep updating the list. The order does not matter. You can...
