Reading room

Articles

Articles & Blog with insights and knowledge across multiple domains including Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure, System Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, and engineering fields ranging from control systems to applied engineering, as well as topics such as games, music, movies and general life content. A collaborative platform for multiple authors.

122 articles 18 topics
All categories
Education: Right, Privilege, or Responsibility? Life in General
Aug 28, 2026 8 min read
Education: Right, Privilege, or Responsibility?

In an interview, writer and professor Olavo de Carvalho presents a very critical view of Brazilian education and the role the State should play in this process. For him, one of Brazil's big problems lies in how we view education. While in some countries a person can build a dignified life through work even without an academic background, in Brazil the diploma often functions as a kind of passport to dignity and social mobility. This difference completely changes how society regards studying.

Karate Kid Lessons That Go Far Beyond Karate Life in General
Aug 28, 2026 11 min read
Karate Kid Lessons That Go Far Beyond Karate

Karate Kid was never really about fighting. The actors, like Pat Morita, were not professional fighters, unlike Ian Griffith, who had martial arts experience. What made the story wonderful went far beyond the fights and the romance. It was in Mr. Miyagi's wisdom and in what we can call Miyagism, a philosophy based on balance, discipline, patience, and self-knowledge.

The Power of Ambiguity: Why You Should Watch Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker Movies
Aug 28, 2026 5 min read
The Power of Ambiguity: Why You Should Watch Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker

Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker is a film that has captivated audiences and critics for decades. To many, it stands as a cinematic masterpiece a profound, lingering exploration of existential themes. For others, however, it presents a challenging watch. Its lengthy runtime, deliberate pacing, ambiguous conclusion, and complete refusal to offer conventional narrative arcs or neat answers often leave casual viewers unsatisfied.