Category Archives: Travel

Observations made while traveling, and thoughts about travel.

Rogue Waves and the Complacency of Scientists with Models

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Ian

I saw a fascinating program last night on the Science Channel. (Yeah, I actually watched some TV. Doesn’t happen often.) It was about “rogue” or “killer” waves at sea. Apparently mariners have been reporting them for centuries, but up until … Continue reading →

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Travel, Teaching, and Intellectual Saturation

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Ian

I thrive on massive intellectual overload. I don’t mean that I like sensory overload or information overload. I mean I thrive in an environment in which I’m inundated with a huge number of ideas and relationships and categories and factors … Continue reading →

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Flickr Post: Makerere University, Kampala

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Ian

If you’re interested, I’ve (finally) posted a photo-set to Flickr from my visit to Makerere University (in Kampala, Uganda) last May. http://flickr.com/photos/ibeatty/ sets/72157603711090388/ Makerere University is an interesting place. It’s considered one of the premier universities in Africa, especially when … Continue reading →

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Beating Jet Lag: Biorhytmic Shock and Awe

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Ian

Warning: There’s no thinking twice in this post, no deep pondering on thought or learning or perception. Just a quick little scribble about something I do that may or may not be useful to you. Or, at least, entertaining. I … Continue reading →

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Eating My Own Dog Food: Stereotyping Africa

Posted on June 29, 2006 by Ian

When writers like Ethan Zuckerman and Binyavanga Wainaina chide people for painting Africa with broad brush-strokes and remind readers that Africa is a richly varied continent of many different countries, cultures, and ecosystems, I nod sagely. I know better. After … Continue reading →

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