Can Machines Taste? Shariq AliValueversity Imagine that you and I are sitting together at a dinner, and I ask you, “How does the food taste?” For you, the answer would come naturally and instantly. You might say it is delicious,… Read More »Can Machines Taste?

Bonsai: A Japanese Tree and a Philosophy Shariq AliValueversity It was one of those beautiful spring days. Mona and I set out to visit London’s famous Holland Park. As we were making our way toward the park, we noticed a… Read More »Bonsai: A Japanese Tree and a Philosophy

The Hidden Connection Between the Gut and the Brain Shariq AliValueversity Have you ever noticed that shortly after having a light breakfast, you begin to feel a strange sense of restlessness, fatigue, or irritability? At first glance, it may seem… Read More »The Hidden Connection Between the Gut and the Brain

Time: A Flowing River or a Bending Path? Shariq AliValueversity You are standing by the edge of a river. The water keeps flowing—never stopping, never turning back.For centuries, humans understood time in exactly this way.A straight line…An arrow… Moving from… Read More »Time: A Flowing River or a Bending Path?

The Story of Time: From the Sun’s Shadow to the Digital Second Shariq AliValueversity In truth, this is a story about our sense of time. The story of time itself is far more mysterious—perhaps for another day. Just imagine… An… Read More »The Story of Time: From the Sun’s Shadow to the Digital Second