Monday, June 2, 2014

Creative Learning Sources - Video Games, Fantasy, News Events

At a recent social gathering, I got into an interesting conversation with three individuals from three very different backgrounds. We were discussing how individuality was expressed through work and unique learning experiences we were part of in our lives. Some interesting thoughts were put forward in the discussion that I present here.

Learning through Video Games

http://ageofempires.wikia.com/wiki/Age_of_Empires_II:_The_Age_of_Kings


The first individual shared with me his experience of playing video games growing up. He loved the game called Age of Empires. He shared with us how he learned about nation building ( roman empire ), mythological structures ( Greek, European and Norse) and History (Stone and Iron Age) through the game.


Friday, May 23, 2014

On Reading Shantaram

On a recent flight from Mumbai to Jaipur, a book had found its way in to my life. On reaching the airport I find out, that the flight had been delayed for four hours. Luckily I had a friend to keep me company.

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The book was Gregory David Roberts', 'Shantaram'.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Pico Iyer - Learning Biography

British born essayist and novelist of Indian origin. Author of several books on cross cultural experiences like Video Night in Kathmandu and The Global Soul.


 With Mr Pico Iyer at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2012

Sean Parker - Learning Biography

He is an Internet Entrepreneur. Founder of Napster and Founding President of social networking site Facebook.



Early Passion for Computers

Faced several hardships at school and also was an asthma patient. This did not put him down. His father a government oceanographer, introduced him to computers. He spent a large amount of time in high school learning coding, hacking and programming techniques on an Atari 800 computer at home.


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Elvis Presley - Learning Biography

Elvis Presley was a renowned American actor, singer and musician. His love for music started young.

Carl Jung - Learning Biography

Carl Jung is a renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded the field of analytical psychology



Joseph Campbell - Learning Biography

He is a French Mythologist, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion

http://claytestament.blogspot.in/2012/08/joseph-campbell-on-follow-your-bliss.html