Insights

“Don’t ask ‘Why the addiction?’ Ask ‘Why the pain?" ,  Dr. Gabor Maté I’d like to begin humbly by setting the tone and explaining that I write on this topic as an independent researcher only. Addiction is a subject that deserves the utmost sensitivity, respect, and expert care grounded in evidence based treatment and right understanding. At the end, I will include a list of accessible resources for those seeking support. Addiction is one of those forces in life that ripples f

Soundscapes and the Acoustic Ecology of Aviation I remember as a kid visiting the old viewing area in Dublin Airport as vividly as if I were still standing there, forehead pressed against the cold glass of the second‑level mezzanine bar on a wet winter night. The rain streaked downward in shimmering rivulets as the windows trembled with each departing aircraft. The early‑generation Ryanair 737‑200 would begin its takeoff roll with a distinctive sound that rose into a chest‑de

When you find yourself feeling stuck, it is often very hard to know when to stay in a situation or when to move on. This article explores how people can make wiser decisions during periods of transition, whether in careers, relationships, or personal life. I examine how to distinguish moments that may call for persistence from those that require disengagement or redirection. Using concepts such as situational awareness, cascading consequences, and psychological recovery mecha

Geometry In Flight “Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to each other.”   Euclid,   Elements W hen I had the privilege of opening the station for a small airline at Barnstable Municipal Airport, I’d arrive before dawn to prepare the aircraft for the first run to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. I’d load those little Cessna 402s with newspapers—The Boston Globe, fresh fish, and shrimp from Hyannis Harbor nearby. Standing there in the stillness, with ocean fog ro

Black Vultures, Sunset, Pacific Coast, Nicaragua (Photo: Noel Cox) This evening, November 11, just before sunset on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, I’d just finished a good run and a refreshing swim, still catching my breath, when I spotted them, a group of black vultures hunched over a fresh fish carcass on the sand. Their dark forms stood out against the fading light. Watching them reminded me of my days on the Bird Safety Committee at the international airport. It was one of se

“Non est gloriosa victoria, nisi ubi ruerint laboriosa certamina.” (There is no glorious victory unless where difficult struggles have occurred.)  Henricus Nollius Beneath the surface, many carry a persistent pressure that looks nothing like their steady exterior and calm, composed professional demeanor. It arrives quietly, like an unexpected visitor in the night as a form of restlessness even when everything else indicates there's no reason to be uneasy. A suffocating quiet

Fifty years after our shared October birth, a Dublin boy and a Boeing 737-200 finally meet again in Managua For more than eight years, I walked the same route each morning at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, Nicaragua. From the staff parking lot, past the cargo gates, up the metal stairs to the administration offices — coffee in hand, radio clipped to my belt, my mind already half in the day’s operations. Every morning I passed her, an old Boeing 737-200 p

Humanoid Robot Travel Companions and Assistants 2035 Watching early robots stumble at events like the first World Humanoid Games, I’m reminded of grainy footage from aviation’s infancy, those clunky, crash-prone contraptions that barely left the ground. Yet, just as those rudimentary machines evolved into the jets we fly today, AI-driven robotics are on a similar trajectory, improving exponentially. Whether we like it or not, China’s AI+ initiative, pouring resources into hum

The aviation industry faces a persistent pilot shortage, driven by mandatory retirements, post-pandemic recovery, and growing global air travel demand. Boeing’s 2025–2044 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects a need for 660,000 new pilots over the next two decades, with North America requiring 119,000.[1][2] CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast estimates a broader demand for 1.465 million aviation professionals, including pilots, over the next decade due to fleet growth and at

“But if in your thought you must measure time into seasons, let each season encircle all the other seasons, and let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing.”  Khalil Gibran Have you ever noticed how time can drag during a boring meeting or fly by when you are having a great, well, time. As we age, it seems to pass increasingly rapidly. Those endless childhood days in the fields, and playing in the garden making concoctions with flowers, leaves and

Rediscovered Insights from Elmer Gates A century ago, a brilliant American inventor and independent researcher named  Elmer Gates  developed a rigorous science of self-mastery he called  Psychurgy —from the Greek  psyche  (mind) and  ergon  (work). It was a system of precise introspective exercises designed for practical use in daily life. His work was sadly lost to the rise of behaviorism, which dismissed the inner world as somewhat unscientific. I believe his work in this a

Like any segment of society, aviation professionals and flight crews experience the pain of marital breakdown. The unique demands of their profession—long flights, extended periods away from home, and the constant flux of new colleagues and environments—place immense pressure on both partners. The solitude of hotel rooms and the ever-changing social landscape can test even the strongest relationships, requiring exceptional marital discipline and self-control. Spouses left at

"When I get an idea, I start right away to build it up in my mind. I do not rush into constructive work. I make improvements, I experiment, I run the device in my mind."  Nikola Tesla’s  words echo the very essence of digital twin technology, a concept now poised to reshape the aviation industry. The technology and approach allows companies to meticulously design, test, and refine a complex system, not in a physical workshop, but within the dimension of a computer simulation.

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We all encounter thresholds – those liminal spaces where one state transitions to another. These are not just physical boundaries, like...

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it."  [1]  Upton Sinclair...

Being a pilot, flight attendant, or frequent flyer comes with a unique set of challenges. Unlike many professions, these roles involve extended periods away from home, loved ones, and family. This distance often means parenting takes on a digital dimension. How do you mitigate the complexities of social media when you're trying to protect your children from its potential pitfalls? While there are many positive aspects to social media, flight crews face a daunting task when it

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The purpose of this article is to provide some insight into a potential danger to aviation, particularly for aircraft operators that fly...

Proposition of the Article Flight crews are susceptible to a phenomenon that I call  skyway hypnosis , an altered trance state of mind...