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A seeker of simplicity and wisdom, I explore the threads connecting philosophy, neuroscience, and life’s complexities to embrace curiosity and the beauty of uncertainty.

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When Idealism Stagnates : The Danger of Closed Systems

In the vast labyrinth of ideas, where human beings strive to construct systems that reflect their highest aspirations, there exists an inherent danger : the moment when ideals become rigid, unyielding, and closed. This danger is not confined to a particular ideology; it is a universal tendency, born out of our

The Absurdity of Beauty Standards : Chasing an Ever-Changing Ideal

As I reflect on the constructs of beauty — those transient ideals that have captivated humanity across epochs — I find myself entrenched in a paradox. Beauty, that ethereal and seemingly universal concept, feels both intimate and alien. It permeates every corner of our lives, from art and literature to the algorithms

The Subtle Echoes of Memory : Marcel Proust’s Swann’s Way Vs. the Maithili Film Gamak Ghar

In a world where time slips through our fingers like fine sand, certain works of art compel us to grasp its fleeting nature, urging us to reconsider what is truly lost and what remains eternally within us. Marcel Proust’s Swann’s Way (In Search of Lost Time) and the

Transmutation, Mutation, and Evolution : The Symphony of Errors and the Engine of Progress

The narrative of life, whether biological or intellectual, is one of transmutation — an alchemical, iterative process where change becomes the constant and error the catalyst. In both nature and human society, the fundamental unit of action is mutation, a mechanism driven by errors in processes that propel evolution. This principle,

The Paradox of the Synced Mind : A Dystopian Dance

In a future where intelligence is leveled to an even plane and knowledge syncs in an instant, we find ourselves in a curious dystopia. Here, every mind holds the same measure of brilliance, and every new piece of information is shared seamlessly, yet the act of thinking remains a private

Navigating Complexity : The Quantum Evolution of Leadership

Leadership, as we’ve come to know it, is on the brink of transformation. For centuries, our models of leadership have rested on the bedrock of predictability, command, and control — relics of a deterministic worldview. Leaders were its engineers, applying linear cause-and-effect reasoning to achieve desired outcomes. Goals were set,

Life, a Subset of Non-Life : The Absurdity of Consciousness

The Non-Life That Dreams of Itself There’s a subtle terror that grips me at times — a silent shudder of realization that everything I am, everything I’ve ever been, and everything I’ll ever be, is built on the scaffolding of non-life. Consciousness, that ineffable spark of “aliveness” I

The Party as Ritual : Modern-Day Dionysian Mysteries

Echoes of Dionysus in the Neon Glow Late into the night, when the strobe lights pulse with the rhythm of a collective heartbeat and bodies sway like leaves in a storm, I find myself struck by the uncanny similarity between the modern party and something far more ancient — the Dionysian

The Aesthetics of Excess : Why We Overindulge at Parties and Call It ‘Fun'

As I sit reflecting on the nature of parties — their noise, their vibrancy, their absurdity — I find myself grappling with a fundamental question : Why do we crave excess? Not just on the fringes of our lives but at the very heart of our shared human experiences. What is it about

The Noise of Belonging : Why We Crave Loudness to Feel Alive?

There’s a peculiar phenomenon I’ve often observed in myself and others : the magnetic pull toward noise, chaos, and overstimulation. It’s in the way we crowd into concerts, letting basslines rattle our ribs; the way we light up our screens to stream endless reels of flashing images; the