“Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting a particular way… you become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions.” ― Aristotle People are…
The Ocean Cleanup
If the planet looks blue from our sky, it is only when one’s head is in the water that one becomes aware of reality. The ocean has become a vast garbage can…
Society needs to take a fresh look at difference
It´s time for society to wake up. We should stop looking with suspicion at the one who has skin too black, or not enough white, the one who is too old or…
Triggering Empathy with Virtual Reality Storytelling
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” – Atticus Finch in Harper…
Heroes of Antarctica
Heroic Age of Antarctica Exploration (late 19th-early 20th) is marked by famous expedition and leaders; characterized by great triumphs and tragedies stand out as exciting example of heroic endurance against incredible hardship.…
“Buy a phone, change the world”
I also realized how much waste is produced with all these mobile phones. As they are one of the world’s most widely used devices, their disposal contributes to tons of e-waste each…
Cities of tomorrow
Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin,Budapest… Have you ever lived in or visited one of these cities? If you have, I’m sure you could feel the motion. These European cities are ahead of the world…
You must never stop
It´s always seems impossible until it´s done – Nelson Mandela Of course, no matter what you want to achieve, you will be confronted to many obstacles, you will doubt and be afraid…
Nature my friend, in good and bad times
Two weeks ago I went with my friends from the Dutch Climbing Association for a bivouac weekend in the Ardennes in Belgium. Houfallize was the place to be and so we decided…
Together, we create a circular future
If we continue like this, by the end of the century a global warming of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius will be inevitable. This comes with huge effects for our livelihoods. Imagine…