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Darwin’s Conception of Life: A Romantic Reading

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution marks a unique turning point for both the natural and social sciences. His works do not only provide essential resources to understanding life through the lens of scientific observation, but a new language for describing life in scientific and political theory. His writings drew inspiration…

Philosophy

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Darwin’s Conception of Life: A Romantic Reading
Darwin’s Conception of Life: A Romantic Reading
Philosophy

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Apr 4, 2022

Revisiting ESG Terminology

Building on the lessons I have learnt from the previous post, I am compelled to revisit each question posed by the original LinkedIn post and at least confirm whether my understanding of these terms are sufficient. Here is what my research led to. What is IUCN? The IUCN also known…

Esg

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Revisiting ESG Terminology
Revisiting ESG Terminology
Esg

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Apr 4, 2022

Don’t be an ‘ESG Expert’

A reflection of ESG and what it means to develop expertise. Developing an in-depth understanding towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics can take years of experience. …

Esg

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Don’t be an ‘ESG Expert’
Don’t be an ‘ESG Expert’
Esg

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Jan 13, 2021

Revisiting the US Stock Market Crash of 1929 — Cause of the Great Depression?

The stock market crash of 1929 marks an abrupt end to the United States’ roaring twenties, which is characterised by a decade of consumption and industrial growth. Following the stock market crash in 1929, the economy suffered from a decline in economic activity, as output and consumption levels fell significantly…

Great Depression

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Revisiting the US stock market crash of 1929 — Cause of the Great Depression?
Revisiting the US stock market crash of 1929 — Cause of the Great Depression?
Great Depression

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·Feb 27, 2020

Meditation Isn’t A Path to Success

Meditation has been studied and cited widely by researchers as an effective relief for the stresses of modern living. The rising popularity of meditation is an encouraging trend, as mental and physical wellbeing is increasingly discussed. However, people are often misguided into thinking of meditation as a cure to all…

Meditation

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Meditation Isn’t A Path to Success
Meditation Isn’t A Path to Success
Meditation

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Feb 5, 2020

How Did Rationalists Recast Political Liberalism?

This piece reflects on the legacy of rational choice thinking and analyses the way it transformed and redefined political liberalism. Political liberalism underwent drastic transformations at the height of the Cold War, recasting itself along rationalist lines to cope with the demands of an intensifying ideological struggle and nuclear arms…

Politics

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How Did Rationalists Recast Political Liberalism?
How Did Rationalists Recast Political Liberalism?
Politics

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Jul 4, 2019

In Conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant on Careers in Foreign Affairs

This is an unpublished interview with Sir Mark Lyall Grant, UK’s former National Security Advisor and Ambassador to the United Nations. The interview was conducted following a talk he gave at University of Warwick on 30 January 2018, and was originally produced for The Warwick Globalist. This is the second…

United Nations

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In Conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant on Careers in Foreign Affairs
In Conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant on Careers in Foreign Affairs
United Nations

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Jun 24, 2019

In Conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant on Nuclear Arms, North Korea and Tech

Sir Mark Lyall Grant was UK’s National Security Advisor (2015–17) and Ambassador to the United Nations (2009–15). He qualified as a Barrister before joining the diplomatic service in 1980. Over the next 35 years, he served in Pakistan, France, South Africa and the US as well as holding numerous positions…

International Relations

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In Conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant on Nuclear Arms, North Korea and Tech
In Conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant on Nuclear Arms, North Korea and Tech
International Relations

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Jun 1, 2019

Quick Thoughts On Edvard Munch’s Love and Angst

Following a visit to British Museum’s exhibition on Edvard Munch: Love and Angst, I reflect upon the emotionally impactful display of Munch’s personal grief. As you walk into the inner world of Edvard Munch, the man who created The Scream, it’s hard to miss the heart wrenching representations of life…

Art

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Quick Thoughts On Edvard Munch’s Love and Angst
Quick Thoughts On Edvard Munch’s Love and Angst
Art

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Navigating life through arts, culture, philosophy, politics, tech and entrepreneurship. Follow my latest work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pakbrian/!

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