Uwais al Qarni

Islamic Story During the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, a man named Uwais al-Qarni was living in Yemen. He embraced Islam at the hands of some of Prophet Muhammad’s companions. However, he is not considered to be a companion (sahaba); rather, he is considered to be among the next generation, or those who came after, (the tabi’in). Prophet Muhammad once said there are some people from this nation who are disheveled, lack money, and social status, but if they take an oath by God, God will surely honor that oath. There are many fables and unsubstantiated tales linked to Uwais al-Qarni,… Read More

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The Death of Expertise

“The presence of advanced information technology, namely the Internet, is the acceleration of the collapse of communication between experts and laypeople which has offered an apparent shortcut to erudition.” Tom Nichols. The power of social media can change a person’s life. Even an amateur can be someone who is believed to be the most skilled. Phenomenon of Dewa Kipas is a simpel example lately. Even though he is not a professional chess player and does not have a title, most Indonesian netizens are very confident that he is a great chess player and can really beat a professional player. Why does it happen? A highly recommended book to know the… Read More

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Hobbiton

The Lord of the Rings is a film series of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien. The three films were shot simultaneously and entirely in Jackson’s native, New Zealand. One of the iconic movie sets there is Hobbiton. Hobbiton was located in the center of the Shire in the far eastern part of the Westfarthing, Matamata. It was the home of many illustrious Hobbits, a small agricultural town in the heart of the Waikato region, nestled at the base of the Kaimai ranges, 2 hour drive from Auckland. Before Hobbit-holes, much greenery, and other set-pieces were installed.… Read More

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Happiness Hormones

Hormones are chemicals produced by different glands across your body. They travel through the bloodstream, acting as messengers and playing a part in many bodily processes. One of these important functions? Helping regulate your mood. Certain hormones are known to help promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure. These “happy hormones” include: Dopamine. Also known as the “feel-good” hormone. Dopamine is a hormone and neurotransmitter that’s an important part of your brain’s reward system. Dopamine is associated with pleasurable sensations, along with learning, memory, motor system function, and more. Serotonin. This hormone (and neurotransmitter) helps regulate your mood as well as your sleep, appetite, digestion, learning ability, and memory. Oxytocin.… Read More

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Industry 4.0 VS Society 5.0

Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0, similar but not same? At present, maybe some of us are familiar with Industry 4.0 (4IR), which originated from the concept of the digital era/information and communication technology era in Germany with 6 main pillars, namely digital society, sustainable energy, smart mobility, healthy living, civil security, and technology at work. Our country, Indonesia has also been Implementing Industry 4.0. Then, what about Society 5.0? Society 5.0 is an industrial revolution formulated by Japan which was inaugurated on January 21, 2019, to deal with all the problems that occur there. Where in Japan is experiencing a challenge of decreasing population which makes the population/workers of productive… Read More

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