Title: "The Unseen Journey: A South African Tale of Education, Engrams, and BEE"

Twenty-five years ago, I embarked on a journey as an observer and perspectivist, crafting a course on learning based on brain physiology. Little did I know that the concept of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) would confirm the course's content in recent scientific studies (Neuroscience News).

The crux of the course rested on the enigma of intelligence. Despite students appearing equally intelligent, their exam results portrayed a different narrative. Seeking answers, I delved into the hypothetical realm of "engrams," representing permanent changes in the brain accounting for memory. Although the Oxford dictionary still holds this definition, recent scientific revelations render it more than mere hypothesis.

Through self-study in brain physiology, I posited that engram formation encapsulates the brain's storage of information from birth. Crucially, the initial years lay the foundation for engrams that shape one's linguistic, cultural, religious, social, and temperamental identity through observation and stimulation. These early engrams persist throughout life, intertwining with subsequent ones. Your past invariably influences your future.

This perspective explained the academic disparities among students. Those from stable environments, rich in positive stimuli, thrived, their engrams providing a sturdy foundation. Conversely, students lacking these essential building blocks faced uphill battles.

The course, piloted with remarkable success, was poised to become part of the school curriculum through a publishing house. Yet, the hurdles of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) loomed. To engage with the government, I surrendered 51% of my business to BEE partners. The potential breakthrough collapsed when a university contract, promising a golden opportunity, was abruptly canceled due to alleged funding shortfalls. I lost everything, faced sequestration, and witnessed the demise of the publishing house.