F055Francis Bacon, angielski filozof, naukowiec i polityk z XVI-XVII wieku, jest często przypisywany słynnemu powiedzeniu “Scientia potentia est,” co w polskim tłumaczeniu brzmi jako “wiedza to potęga.” Jednakże, istnieje pewne nieporozumienie w tłumaczeniu tego zwrotu, które może prowadzić do mylących interpretacji. W rzeczywistości, Bacon użył zwrotu „ipsa scientia potestas est”, co można bardziej precyzyjnie przetłumaczyć…
In the past, the political scene was divided into left and right, representing liberal and conservative ideologies. However, in recent years, a new division has emerged that focuses on the constructive and destructive approaches to governance. This shift is reflective of a change in the priorities of voters and a shift away from ideological purity.
Live long and prosper — a phrase famously associated with the science fiction series Star Trek, has become more than just a catchphrase. It has become a way of life for people who aspire to a peaceful coexistence with others. In the days of globalization, where the world is becoming more interconnected and interdependent, it…
Above you can see the message I received a few years back via a LinkedIn InMail. It was around the time when Obama administration was pondering on the idea of deploying a missile defence shield in Poland. It really made my day, but also really missed the target. And made me really wonder. The term…
An anecdote has it that during the Industrial Revolution, electric cars lost to petrol over the range of travel — many cheap workers had to be transported to the factories and back, from rural areas. Electric transportation didn’t work outside of big cities, hence production & research focused on the more universal combustion engines. Fast-forward 100 years,…