February 2025

What’s poppin’ people? It’s Dante. Today, we’re going to be discussing emotion versus abstraction in street photography. I believe there’s this misconception in street photography that one must either be…

How can we break the rules? And when should we break the rules? I believe that in order to break the rules, one must have a free mind—a free spirit,…

Instead of differentiating ourselves through individualism based on our ethnicity, political beliefs, sex, religion, ideology, etc. why not recognize what makes us more similar than different? We are all flesh…

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today, we’re going to be discussing the geometry of street photography. I’ve been practicing street photography for the past decade, traveling the world, and I’ve…

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today, I want to break down some ideas about composition in street photography, specifically discussing content versus form. In street photography, life is out of…

And do this every single day for the rest of your life? 

The word phototropism comes from the Greek roots: • “tropism” (τροπή, tropē) meaning “a turn” or “a turning” Thus, phototropism literally means “turning towards light.” It refers to the growth…

Street photography is about more than just capturing a single decisive moment—it’s about developing a sharp instinct for recognizing patterns, anticipating movement, and positioning yourself at the right place at…

free downloads, feel free to take my photo, print it out, hang them on walls in your classrooms, do whatever you want with them! I’ll make sure to get my…

Your name, Dante Sisofo, in Italian pronunciation would be: DAHN-teh SEE-so-fo• Dante is pronounced “DAHN-teh” (with a short, crisp “teh” sound at the end, not “day” or “dee”).• Sisofo is…

If all the land in the world has been conquered, all the roads are paved, and there are no good reasons to go to battle, maybe we should just conquer…

Teresa of Ávila’s The Interior Castle is a profound work of Christian mysticism, illustrating the soul’s journey toward divine union. She envisions the soul as a magnificent crystal castle with seven mansions,…

Intro to Neuroscience

After experiencing my first sleep paralysis episode as a teenager, I was terrified. I felt a ghostly presence choking me, and the experience profoundly changed my life. Until that moment,…

Sleep is a mysterious yet essential function of the human body, occupying one-third of our lives. Despite its biological importance, the reasons behind sleep and dreams remain elusive. This lecture…

One of the most intriguing questions in neuroscience is: Why do some people freeze in the face of danger? Imagine a scenario where someone runs at you with a knife…

Memory and Genius Introduction Perception and Aesthetic Preferences The Role of Contrast and Grouping Auditory vs. Visual Processing Memory Systems Types of Memory The Role of the Hippocampus The Brain…

Introduction to Neuroscience: Neuroplasticity and Therapy Overview Adult Neuroplasticity: Research Findings Human Plasticity and Phantom Limbs Pain and Neuroplasticity Constraint-Induced Therapy (CI Therapy) Language and Plasticity: Critical Periods Neuropeptides and…

Introduction to Neuroscience: Principles of Neuroplasticity Overview Prefrontal Cortex and Neuroplasticity Motor System and Feedback Loops The Role of Vision in Brain Function Neural Algorithms and Visual Perception Principles of…

Introduction to Neuroscience: The Brain and Self Overview How the Brain Creates a Sense of Self Effects of SPL Damage Apotemnophilia (Xenomelia) Neuroscience of Self-Other Distinction Experiments on Body Perception…

Introduction to Neuroscience: The Brain Overview Personal Journey into Neuroscience Neurons: The Building Blocks of the Brain How Neurons Communicate Key Neurotransmitters and Functions Brain Structures and Functions Cerebral Cortex…

Brain Plasticity

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