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July 2025

The day social networks spiraled down
There was a time when people wrote vulnerable reflections on social media — and we desperately need it back
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Daniele Alfarone
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All the times I was wrong
When was the last time you drastically changed your mind on something?
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Daniele Alfarone
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Why I write every day — and you may want to
Journaling for 10-15 minutes a day may give you surprising benefits
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Daniele Alfarone
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Meditating 10 days in silence (or trying to)
My experience with Vipassana meditation and learning more about Buddhism
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Daniele Alfarone
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June 2025

The strange planet of the rolling balls
In a distant galaxy, there is a planet where countless balls of every size live and roll.
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Daniele Alfarone
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The magic of a forgotten Hindu temple deep into the jungle
I am travelling through the island of Java, in Indonesia, which is proving to be much more touristy than Sumatra...
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Daniele Alfarone
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Minangkabau: the interesting case of an Islamic yet matriarchal culture
I spoke with Minangkabau locals at length to explore their matriarchy and its roots
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Daniele Alfarone
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A white man vs the Sumatran jungle
My 24-hour tragicomic odyssey through Sumatra
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Daniele Alfarone
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