Don’t give up ...
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." -- Albert Einstein
Pictures: The New Happy, M3K and Albert Einstein
Let's start with - Are there signs of life on alien planet K2-18b, or is it just a lot of hot air? - an interesting news from yesterday:
"An ocean world that's teeming with microbes — and who knows what other kinds of life — is currently the best explanation for some chemical signatures that the James Webb Space Telescope has spotted in the atmosphere of a distant planet. That's according to Nikku Madhusudhan of the University of Cambridge's Institute of Astronomy, who called his team's new findings "astounding.""
Combining this article with the Albert Einstein quote above brings me to the following question - we are hunting for aliens, but we are applying the search criteria for human beings, with respect to the planet and specific chemical ingredients as prerequisite, why? - Aliens are Aliens, so we might search in the wrong place for the wrong hints, just an idea.
Next topic is - Here’s Why Science Says You Should Invest in Experiences Over Things - with a direct link to the 20-year study -
A wonderful life: experiential consumption and the pursuit of happiness by Thomas Gilovich ⁎, Amit Kumar, Lily Jampol
Without even knowing this study I took the invest in experiences idea serious some weeks back when I did apply for the Quantic Executive MBA program. After the admission interview on 08-Apr-25 I was not really sure about the outcome, but since yesterday I know that I have been selected for the EMBA Class of Dec-2026, a great achievement with age 62. Will be an interesting learning and experience for me, looking forward to the start in Aug-25:
Why YOU Should Spend YOUR Money on Experiences, Not Things
by Travis Bradberry[17-Apr-25] Early admission to the Quantic Executive MBA.
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." -- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French - Philosopher May 1, 1881 - April 10, 1955
Some more material to look at for Good Friday:
Ranked: Countries Investing the Most in R&D
Visualizing China’s $18.6 Trillion Economy by Sector in 2024
OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025 (Apr-25)
The Monster Setup Guide to Substack
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Launching on Substack by Jurgen AppeloYou’re an Ignorant Fool—The Law of Tragic Nuance
Six Theses for New Leadership by Marcus Raitner
If You Care, You Have a Funny Way of Showing It By Frank Sonnenberg
6 Must-Know AI Skills for Non-Tech Professionals
Embracing Empiricism — From Randomness to Reason
Cultivating a culture of critical thinking for effective and impactful outcomes by Erik de Bos