【遊記】愛沙尼亞塔圖 + 塔林 202407–08 (中)

Sherry Yeh

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10 min readAug 14, 2024

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塔圖的 University of Tartu Botanical Garden

塔圖夏校 — — Computer Vision in Space

心境的轉折

8/2 週五筆者搭公車前往保齡球館的路上，一位婆婆上車，坐在我隔壁，對我說著不知道是愛沙尼亞語還是俄語，並從她袋子中拿了一塊獨立包裝的巧克力給我，We don’t understand each other, but we managed to have a conversation — — 我於是在塑膠袋裡拿了一塊旺旺厚燒海苔餅乾給婆婆，婆婆比我早下公車，筆者便堆起笑容揮著手和婆婆說再見。

上週三 (8/7) 有感於長大後的我們好像只剩 to-do list，在塔圖夏校籌辦的 Boat ride 時，我突然想起了這首歌《再見王子》，這首歌其實也有告別青春的意涵 :

第二週的夏校 — — 8/8 週四時 Computer Vision in Space 移駕到郊區的 Tartu Observatory，我們得以見識到模擬月球表面的環境還有探測器在模擬環境的狀況。約半小時的車程，途中的風景也讓我回想起在哈薩克的日子 — — 從 Astana / Nur-Sultan 市區出發去哈薩克某國家公園的 Road trip。亦想起當年的日本東北 (宮城、岩手、青森、秋田、山形) 的租車自駕遊 (雖然我基本上只負責睡覺…)。

排球少年「正因為沒有翅膀，所以人們才會尋找飛翔的方法」(動畫為第一季的 12 集 22:08 處，漫畫為第四集單行本第 30 話)

日向是「能來春高真是太好了」，筆者也是能參加這次塔圖夏校真是太好了 — — 前兩次瑞典和英國的夏校更項研討會 — — 邀請各個 Researcher 發表他們的研究 — — 而這次的塔圖夏校讓筆者認識到 — — 人生不該只剩 tick off the to-do list，我們仍然可以去體驗更大的世界

8/9 週五在 Tartu Observatory 的第二天，夏校正式畫下句點，晚上聚餐時筆者聽聞很多趣事，例如荷蘭同學提到公路旅行從荷蘭到比利時的時候，只要路開始非常的晃，你就知道抵達比利時了 (比利時的基礎建設是有多堪憂 XD) 荷蘭的同學亦提及荷蘭將鋁混合到土壤裡，此舉很高竿，且待 ChatGPT 大師為我們侃侃而來 :

In the Netherlands, the blending of aluminum with soil is a strategic practice primarily aimed at mitigating soil pollution and improving soil quality. This approach is part of the broader Dutch soil policy, which emphasizes sustainable and conscious soil use.
The practice of adding aluminum to soil can help neutralize the effects of certain contaminants. For example, in areas with high soil acidity, aluminum can play a role in neutralizing the soil pH, making it more suitable for agriculture and reducing the mobility of toxic heavy metals, which can be harmful to plants and groundwater.
Additionally, the Dutch approach to soil management is holistic, considering the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the soil. By strategically managing elements like aluminum, the Netherlands aims to maintain healthy soils that support agriculture, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability (Rijkswaterstaat Environment) (Rijkswaterstaat Environment) (RIVM).

斯里蘭卡裔的澳洲同學在菲律賓的 Asian Development Bank (ADB) 工作，職務內容涉及利用 Remote Sensing 來察看東南亞國家的農業狀況和天災，並且會根據其結果擬出政策，望改變越南的 agricultural practice 可以讓農業和環境皆更加永續。

猶記多年前在波士頓，筆者原先因為外務太多，打算放棄某個社交聚會回住宿處把事情處理完，朋友對我說的故事 — — 巴菲特和他的私人飛機機師的故事 (由於細節忘記了，一樣是靠著 ChatGPT 傳了幾個 prompt 終於找到這個故事) :

The Warren Buffett and Mike Flint Story:
Context: Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in the world, once had a conversation with his personal pilot, Mike Flint, about setting priorities and focusing on what matters most in life.
Story: One day, Mike Flint approached Warren Buffett to discuss his career goals and how he could achieve greater success. Buffett suggested a simple exercise to help Flint identify his priorities.
Buffett asked Flint to write down his top 25 career goals. Flint took some time and carefully wrote down all 25 goals. Then Buffett asked him to review the list and circle the top 5 that were most important to him.
Flint did so, and Buffett asked, “What are you going to do with the remaining 20 goals?”
Flint responded that he would work on those when he had time, while focusing on his top 5.
But Buffett advised him otherwise. “No,” Buffett said. “You’ve got it wrong. Everything you didn’t circle just became your ‘Avoid at All Costs’ list. No matter what, these things get no attention from you until you’ve succeeded with your top 5.”

而以下是 ChatGPT 整理的 Key Takeaways XD

Message: This conversation highlights the importance of focusing on the most important tasks or goals at any given moment, rather than trying to do everything at once. By concentrating on just a few key priorities, you can give them your full attention and effort, leading to greater success and fulfillment. This approach also aligns with the idea of “living in the moment,” as it encourages focusing on what truly matters and not getting distracted by less important tasks.
The Warren Buffett and Mike Flint story is another example of how to effectively manage priorities, emphasizing the importance of making deliberate choices about where to invest your time and energy. This story, like the Schwab and Ivy Lee story, revolves around the idea of creating a focused to-do list, prioritizing what truly matters, and living in the moment by giving your full attention to those priorities.

而這就像當年在哈薩克 — — 筆者當時有 assignment 需要趕工，差點放棄和巴基斯坦朋友們一起去國家公園的一日遊 — — 回首這些經歷，筆者都慶幸當時的我，即使笨拙，都盡力地抓住了當下，即使身為 I 人不擅長和人互動，即使身為技術小白在塔圖夏校總是在求救 — — 可是這些回憶和經驗，終將成為日後成長的養分。