The Social Media We Deserve
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Feb 11, 20176 min
Taking the Low Road: SONA 2017
Thoughts on South Africa's 2017 State of the Nation Address.
Jan 29, 20176 min
The DJ, the Aliens, the Water and Me
When last did you have a conversation about aliens?
Jan 25, 20175 min
African Freedom Is Our Responsibility
What a conference with our continent's change-makers taught me about true leadership.
Jan 2, 20174 min
The Power and Beauty of Imagination
As we grow up, the child-like imagination of unicorns and princesses becomes the creative force which transforms our dreams into realities.
Dec 30, 20165 min
Redefining "Open Minded"
Have those difficult conversations, even if Piet Van Tonder just doesn't get it. We all have an unspoken responsibility to build bridges.
Dec 18, 20165 min
A Reflection on the End of a Debating Career
We don’t debate to shame each other and feed egos. We debate because we have the capacity to expand our minds for the benefit of humanity.
Dec 7, 20165 min
Small is Beautiful
Bigger isn't always better – in economics and society.
Nov 10, 20163 min
Coming to Terms with Uncertainty
Can you learn to accept and embrace uncertainty?
Nov 7, 20163 min
I shouldn't, really...
It doesn't hurt to be lazy every now and again, even if it means jeopardizing your grades...
Oct 13, 20162 min
Written on the Day of My Valedictory
A poem marking my graduation from high school.
Sep 22, 20164 min
On Decision-making
Making big life decisions can be a mentally crippling challenge. So how can you make them better?
Sep 11, 20163 min
Knowledge is My Hijab
The beauty about intellect is that it has no face.
Sep 3, 20163 min
Dinner Parties & Growing Old
The idiosyncrasies of socially awkward old men.
Aug 11, 20164 min
Elon Musk: Suffering, Mars and the Alpha-Human
Ashlee Vance's biography of Elon Musk gives you a sneak peak of what it's like to be the man who's taking humanity to Mars.
Jul 30, 20165 min
Patriarchy for Breakfast
We all have the occasional craving for a bit of respect and equality on the side...
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