Exploring systems, embodiment, and the human condition in contemporary life.
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Is the Human Body a Machine? Limits of the Mechanical Model
Understanding the Human Body as a Machine The idea of the human body as a machine has shaped science, medicine, and philosophy for centuries. From the heart acting…
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The Major Problems With Dating Apps: Why Traditional Dating Still Works Better
Online dating vs traditional dating While dating apps have become a popular platform for meeting new people, I would argue that they are not as good to build…
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Can You Build Muscle With Just One Dumbbell? Limits, Possibilities, and Reality
People always think you need a fancy gym membership, racks of weights, and machines that look like spaceships to build muscle…
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Over-Exercising and Exercise Addiction
Exercise is supposed to make you feel good — stronger, happier, more energetic. And for most of us, it does. But there’s a point where “healthy habits” start…
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Why is easier to regain strength later after temporarily stopping work out
Introducing the memory muscle concept When you practice a movement — like typing, playing guitar, or shooting a basketball —your brain creates and strengthens neural pathways that control…
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Why the perfect place to live simply doesn´t exist
Human beings have always searched for the perfect place to call home — a place where comfort, opportunity, beauty, and peace coexist. From bustling cities filled with innovation…
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About me
Ricardo Celma
Hi! I am a lifelong observer of the ways humans, technology, and culture shape one another.
I am deeply curious about people: how we think, how we organize, how our stories travel across time and geography, and how science and technology influence the growth of societies.
This blog is built around three pillars: Anthropology, the study of human behavior and societies; Travel, with a special focus on immersive field notes; and Culture & Human Biology/Science, exploring the physical and scientific dimensions of our shared experience. Here, I bring these interests together to reflect, document, and share the intersections of human life, culture, and discovery

Why Anthropology, Travel, and Science?
Anthropology teaches us to slow down and look closely—at rituals, languages, tools, and everyday behaviors that often go unnoticed. Travel gives those observations context, grounding ideas in real places and lived experiences. Science provides the framework to question assumptions, test ideas, and understand the mechanisms behind what we see.
Together, they form a lens through which I try to make sense of the world. You’ll find reflections on:
- Cultural patterns and human behavior
- Encounters and observations from my travels
- Scientific ideas that shape modern life
- Technology’s role in society, past and present
This space is not about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions.
I write to explore ideas, connect disciplines, and share perspectives that sit somewhere between analytical and personal. Some posts are grounded in research, others in experience—but all are driven by the same goal: understanding the world a little more clearly.
If you’re curious about people, fascinated by science, or simply enjoy thoughtful stories from different corners of the world, you’re in the right place.
Thanks for reading—and for wondering along with me.





