High and Low Entropy
Culture, Lifestyle Richard Bakare Culture, Lifestyle Richard Bakare

High and Low Entropy

Physicist and Cosmologist, Sean Carroll. TED Talk where he discussed the concept of Entropy. I look at a lot of systems this way. Trying to work backwards to a low Entropy model from a high Entropy state. First, I should define entropy. Secondly, I should explain why I find this law so interesting, as it relates to culture, politics, and everyday living. Lastly, I will expound on how I try to control entropy in my own life.

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The Short Answer
Culture, Lifestyle, Technology Richard Bakare Culture, Lifestyle, Technology Richard Bakare

The Short Answer

Tantum sed Copiosus. I first heard this phrase as a Sophomore English student at Oglethorpe from my then Department Advisor. It roughly translates to, "of the right size and quality." He was referring to how I should construct my papers. That no matter what length is assigned, every word and citation should be pregnant with the weight of contemplation and creativity. I am still working to master this approach.

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Five Days in Wine Country
Culture, Lifestyle, Travel Richard Bakare Culture, Lifestyle, Travel Richard Bakare

Five Days in Wine Country

My wife and I have had the great fortune of being able to visit wine country in Northern California over a dozen times. On this latest trip I decided it’s time to document my best tips and advice for getting the most out of your own Napa/Sonoma trip. I hope you enjoy and find this guide useful.

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Spain - A Travel Guide

This post is a recap of a recent trip to Spain that I took with my wife. I've tried to put together a scrapbook and guide that catalogs and combines my own research before going, experiences during our stay, and recommendations from friends who've also visited Spain. I hope this list of places to stay, see, and dine at comes in handy to you if you are considering a trip to the Iberian peninsula. I am only going to cover the more popular areas of the country. I hope to make a return trip in the future to explore the Basque region, Canary Islands, and more. I would also love to come back and watch the Running of the Bulls in mid-summer.

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