Sometimes things just don’t “fit” in a category OR are just strange.
Its not a list of tracks by an English band or “the part of the outfield to the left of the batter when facing the pitcher”, have a read and see!
dichotomy of control with job interviews
In the ever-challenging landscape of job hunting, individuals often find themselves burdened by the overwhelming desire to secure the position. However, a powerful concept from Stoicism – the Dichotomy of Control – can offer a refreshing perspective that helps alleviate the stress and pressure associated with job interviews.
quantum mechanics, the observer effect
Have you ever wondered how our observations can influence the behavior of particles at the tiniest scales? I have. I put this together to see who, what, why, when and where this all hangs together.
Welcome to the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, where the “observer effect” reveals an intriguing connection between the act of observation and the behavior of subatomic particles. In this blog, we embark on a journey to demystify this concept and explore some examples.
stoicism vs religion: understanding the differences, answering “is stoicism a religion?”
Stoicism is often compared to religion due to its emphasis on moral and ethical principles, but there are key differences that set them apart. Understanding these distinctions can help clarify the role of Stoicism in modern life and answer the question, “Is Stoicism a religion?”
what’s the website name about?
Yep, I’ve had up to TWO questions over the past two months about the domain name for this blog.
One questions was rude and not worthy to publish, but the second was this…
Why the name europewho.com?
in austria on a skiing holiday, what’s up with the banks?
Ok, not really any of the subjects I’d speak about, but hey!
I live in Germany usually, but with the family in Tyrol in Austria. And I don’t ski… so I’m the ‘designated’ driver sorta situation.
I have a bank account with Sparkasse in Germany. I can go into a store or any place that takes an EC card (it’s a debit card for the bank account) and use it without charge. And that’s in Germany and Austria.
But if I go to a cash machine in Austria and try to get money out, I get charged! And I get charged from a Sparkasse cash machine (well the Austrian flavour).