The tree in wind
Watch a tree in windstorm. Really watch. The wind comes hard—the kind that snaps rigid things, that topples what won’t bend. But the tree doesn’t…
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THE WAY OF THE RATCHÉ SEAGAL
There are certain things the universe does not intend you to take seriously, and one of them is a rat in a tiny black headband…
Beyond Certainty: Democracy as Ongoing Conversation
Politics, at its core, is not meant to be a theater of dominance but a discipline rooted in humility. Real leadership begins not with the…
As an actor, I was born in Bulgaria
It began with an advert in an English-language newspaper, The Sofia Echo. A foreign production was seeking English-speakers for small parts in a feature film…
From Podcast to Print: The Journey of Writing The First Bulgarian Empire
In part 1, I talked about its origins in the Ottoman and early post-Ottoman period. By the early 20th century, this had evolved in a…
The twenty-eight Year test: How Bulgaria became Europe’s most prepared nation
February 1997. A young Bulgarian university graduate woke up to discover his monthly salary—earned, deposited, saved—was now worthless. Overnight, literally overnight, the hyperinflation had accelerated…
Even Lifting
I was somewhat dissipated on a Friday afternoon, pottering around, waiting for my Aeropress to drain, when Pavlina called. Friday is when I catch up….
Have You Ever Danced with the Devil in the Moonlight?
Have you ever danced with the devil in the moonlight? It’s one of the most profound lines ever delivered in a Batman film-Jack Nicholson’s Joker…
The AI Dividend of Labor and UBA: The Future of Work Is Not Work, But a Productivity Balance
You will find the full paper including the mathematical appendix at this link I wrote this piece because I kept having the same conversation with…
Conversation with Petya Stoycheva Krivitski
Petya Stoycheva Krivitski: “Seeking help is like reaching out your hand toward yourself.” A conversation between Kalina Jankova and psychologist and hypnotherapist Petya Stoycheva Krivitski…
The Algorithmic Donkey: How Digital Paralysis Replaced Democracy
The Algorithmic Donkey: How Digital Paralysis Replaced Democracy It’s 2 AM. You’re in bed, thumb hovering between two Netflix shows. You’ve been here before-last night,…
Conversation with Stella Petkova: AWWWARDS Juror on Design, Discipline, and Finding Balance
It’s the last days of October, a day before a major event, and with all the stress swirling around me, I’ve decided—on top of everything—to…