My Brain is Open: Erdős and Creativity
The Pied Piper of Mathematics Paul Erdős was someone I would have loved to meet. Besides being one of the greatest mathematicians in recent times, he was a beloved character. People close to him called him Uncle Paul. He passed away in 1996 when I was just beginning my thesis work as a doctoral student….
Damn good advice: George Lois and the Big Idea
I recently picked up a charming book called Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!) by advertising legend George Lois. The book describes his view on creativity, and how to be successful with your ideas. The book is full of slogans, some funny and some wise. Some memorable ones are: “You can be cautious or you can be…