Life in
First Principles
I’ve always believed that the laws governing nature are not so different from the laws that govern our lives. The same principles that make an apple fall from a tree also whisper lessons about resilience and grace.
Life in First Principles is my attempt to listen to those whispers; to translate science into soul language. Each reflection draws from the quiet logic of the universe to uncover truths about growth, timing, and the unseen forces that shape us.
These are not just essays; they are meditations – reminders that behind every law of physics lies a law of life.
Search through the posts
Get my posts straight to your email
Life in First Principles – Cybernetics
Imagine learning how to cook your best meal, say jollof rice. Your first attempt might not come out as planned. The second, slightly better. Maybe
The Gift of Focus
Today, I explore an unexpected moment of gratitude inspired by meeting someone who uses blinders on their glasses. That encounter opened my eyes to the quiet genius of the human brain – how it filters distractions, manages our senses, and helps us focus without us ever noticing. This post is a reminder to appreciate the invisible systems within us and the often-overlooked gift of simply being able to focus.
Law of Levers
Archimedes was an extremely brilliant scientist; some of us may know him from his famous “eureka” exclamation after he discovered buoyancy, but one infamous principle that rules life is one he discovered when he said “Give me a place to stand, and I will move the Earth”.