C.N. Farcaș

In my childhood, spending days in the village, I became fascinated by the sky—especially the night sky. On clear evenings, when clouds were nowhere to be seen, the stars would appear, scattered in countless numbers. I remember trying to count them but quickly lost track. Their lights were so vivid and beautiful, like tiny pieces of magic suspended above. Full of energy, I spent most days running around our backyard, inventing games and exploring every corner. Adults probably thought my actions were childish, maybe even reckless, as I ran around imagining entire worlds and occasionally doing things that could get me hurt. One night, while I was engrossed in the stars above, my grandmother caught my eye as she walked toward the barn to milk the cows, her evening ritual. She noticed me staring upward, wide-eyed and captivated. Without hesitation, she grabbed my arm, her firm grip making me pay close attention. In that quiet moment, she leaned in and told me that if I will be good , she’d ...

One day, I found myself reflecting on the world we inhabit. I began to question how it could be made better, more just, or more enlightened. But with every step I took in my contemplation, I stumbled into barriers—limitations in my understanding, gaps in my perspective. These barriers hindered my progress, preventing me from envisioning any meaningful change. I realized that these blockages weren’t external obstacles but internal limitations stemming from my own lack of knowledge. To surpass these hurdles, I had to delve deeper, exploring not only the intricate details of the world around me but also my understanding of its workings. I needed to expand my horizons and broaden my comprehension of what truly constitutes our world—its systems, its history, its interconnectedness. This realization led me to a simple yet profound conclusion: If one desires to change the world, the first and most essential step is to know it. This is not just about gathering facts, but about deeply understa...

Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I dedicated myself to professional sports. Engaging in physical activity allowed me to gain a profound understanding of my own capabilities and limits. Sports, I believe, are the ultimate form of self-discovery, surpassing even the offerings of psychology. This journey sparked my curiosity about the source of the power and energy that enabled me to adapt and improve continuously. It wasn't until my adult years, when I delved into the field of electronics and telecommunications, that I gained a deeper knowledge of electrons and their behavior. Driven by a strong desire to decipher the mystery of our essence, I embarked on a unique path that combined my passion for sports with the scientific study of electrons. My research into the behavior of electrons within biological systems led to a groundbreaking discovery. I found that electrons do not move separately as individuals but also as interconnected structures within their systems. Together, t...

During my childhood, I wondered about the purpose of my life. I tried to find the answer within my kind, pondering the purpose of human life. I started observing and searching for answers from other adults. I noticed that the majority of humans pursued a similar purpose known as the traditional dream . Most sought to find a partner and have children, giving them a role as parents and a purpose to raise their child into adulthood. However, I didn't understand the motive behind this traditional dream. Children were growing up with the concept that they needed to bring other children into the world to serve the same purpose. It felt like a cyclical scheme that didn't solve any problem. It made no sense to me. The world we live in has a stable civilization. Humanity ruled the planet and didn't need more children than it already had. So, I searched through history and found a better reason. The world is constantly growing, which means it is continually changing, and so are ...

In one of my childhood days living in the village where my grandparents lived, I became curious and started wondering about the world we live in. I studied the surroundings of the place where I lived. I noticed trees, meadows, plains, fields, rivers, lakes, and a lot of plant life. I observed many different animals as well. I saw storks making their nests atop the light poles. I saw wild ducks living harmoniously in the water. I started to be curious about my own kind, about humans.  Humans live in structures that are clearly not natural to me; they are built. They drink water from holes dug in the ground – these wells are not natural; they are built. The wonders of electricity seemed like magic to me, but it was clearly not something occurring in nature. Somehow, humans have harvested greater knowledge hidden in the natural aspect of the world and brought it to the surface, making the world more interesting. More confusing, yet better. However, these inventions were not aligned w...

One day, I was walking on the sidewalk, lost in my thoughts. My attention was focused on observing my surroundings, studying the buildings, and admiring the overall environment. There were no tigers or imminent threats in sight. Suddenly, as I took a step forward, my legs, my arms, my whole body moved hastily away, without me fully comprehending what was happening. I didn't have time to think or understand what was going on. In front of me was an uncovered sewer hole. If I had stepped into it, I would have been severely injured. It felt as though something pulled me away – a sudden, instinctual reaction that saved me from certain danger. In my childish mind, I associated this feeling to something divine, as if God or the angels of heaven had intervened to pull me from my imminent demise. But it wasn't an external force; it came from within. It was a reactional burst – a primal energy that safeguarded me, instantly recognizing danger and pulling me from it. I owe my life to it. ...

In the village where my grandparents lived, I spent my childhood in their house, which was the closest home to the village church. As a child, I often wondered about the purpose of this building. It was a place for delivering religion to the people. This led me to ponder the purpose of religion itself. Religion serves as a code of conduct, guiding those in need of direction. While I recognized the necessity of such a code, I also noted the existence of a common code – the moral code. Yet, people, especially the elderly, seemed to need something more. Deep within the human spirit, beyond the conscious awareness of most, lies a profound fear of death. Death represents a black dot of darkness, an ever-present reality that terrifies and intimidates many. The ignorance of youth often leaves individuals unprepared to confront death as they age, making them vulnerable to despair and darkness. For these individuals, religion offers comforting narratives that prevent them from succumbing to mad...

During my childhood years, my parents would leave me with my grandparents for the summer vacation. Three months I would spend every summer in a quiet village with a handful of friends and surrounded by a natural environment filled with plant life and farm animals. We had ducks, geese, pigs, cows, chickens, and turkeys on our farm. Among them, one species in particular fascinated me: chickens.  The chickens in our small farm were not quite domesticated. No one could approach them closely without them sensing you and running away. I wanted to grab one to let them know I am friendly, and I will not harm them. So, I built a trap. With a box and a stick, I planned my devious plan. I placed some corn on the ground and positioned the box above it, supported by the stick. The stick was tied to a long rope, and I waited silently, hidden, for one of them to approach. As expected, a curious and hungry chicken approached, lured by the presence of the corn. I pulled the rope and successfully ca...

I am Cătălin-Nicolae FARCAȘ. I was born and raised in ROMANIA. When I was young, yet mature enough, my father revealed the truth about the world to me: he said that the world is a big place full of dangerous things, but also emphasized that we have the power to make it better. That sparked a desire within me. I wanted to make the world better, so I developed a passion for problem-solving, which ultimately led to high performance in math, physics, and programming. During my adolescent years, my family encountered numerous significant challenges. Despite my efforts to resolve many of them, new ones would invariably arise, seemingly without end. No matter what actions I took, problems continued to appear. I sought not just a solution to one problem, but the key formula, the key pattern, a template to solve all problems! I embraced the greatest challenge any problem solver could face: the quest to uncover the root of all problems . Solving the root of a problem demands a long-term solution...