Archive - Green Tea and Velociraptors

Converting adversity into productivity

So, 2020 has been off to an interesting start.

Apr 8, 2020 •

OpenCon saga update: GDPR response

On 28 November 2019, I initiated a GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) data access request to OpenCon (SPARC).

Apr 4, 2020 •

Beginners guide to meditation series now freely available online. And open source.

I've made a new playlist on Soundcloud that comprises a number of simple introductory meditation practices.

Apr 3, 2020 •

March 2020

UNESCO mobilizes 122 countries to promote open science and reinforced cooperation in the face of COVID-19

SOURCE UNESCO on 30 March hosted an online meeting of representatives of ministries in charge of science all over the world.

Mar 31, 2020 •

A plea to end an academic culture of bullying and harassment

A toxic academic bullying culture has evolved from whispers in university corridors to infiltrating social media spaces.

Mar 27, 2020 •

The OpenCon saga, 5 month update

As I am sure many of you are aware, the last 5 months of my life got kinda transformed by a public statement from Opencon.

Mar 25, 2020 •

4. 30-minute self-guided meditation

Many of us are currently in self-isolation mode, at home, and probably a little bored and frustrated.

Mar 23, 2020 •

3. Centering meditation

Many of us are currently in self-isolation mode, at home, and probably a little bored and frustrated.

Mar 23, 2020 •

2. Loving-kindness meditation

Many of us are currently in self-isolation mode, at home, and probably a little bored and frustrated.

Mar 23, 2020 •

1. Super beginners guide to meditation

Many of us are currently in self-isolation mode, at home, and probably a little bored and frustrated.

Mar 23, 2020 •

Join Global Nyepi 2020 - World Silent Day, March 25

A friend sent me this video below recently, about an event called Nyepi, and it immediately resonated with me.

Mar 21, 2020 •

Editorial: Geoscience in a time of pandemics

Source: Tennant, J.

Mar 20, 2020 •

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