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Published in Thoughts And Ideas

·Nov 18, 2022

Here Is Why Modern Architecture Doesn’t Suck

Let us begin with some definitions: Traditional/classical architectural style is characterized by intricate carvings, is ornate, and exudes royalness. By “classical architecture”, note that I am not referring to the actual Classical architecture; rather, I am referring to the architectural style that predated modern architecture. Modern architectural style is one…

Modernism

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Here Is Why Modern Architecture Doesn’t Suck
Here Is Why Modern Architecture Doesn’t Suck
Modernism

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Oct 5, 2022

Rape Is Not A Gendered Crime

Trigger warning: Rape, depression I. Story time. Take a look at this Reddit thread by a woman who seems lost about what to do when she found out that her partner had drunk sex with someone else (it is a long read but, indulge me): My boyfriend and I have been…

Rape

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Rape Is Not A Gendered Crime
Rape Is Not A Gendered Crime
Rape

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Published in Thoughts And Ideas

·Aug 7, 2022

If “murder” can be used casually, why can’t we use “rape” casually?

TW: Rape, sexual assault One of my good friends frequently uses the word “rape” in a casual manner; he would throw around sentences like “I got raped today in badminton bro” or “he got raped in that game of chess”. You know, the usual utterances of any casual “rape”-user. It…

Rape

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If “murder” can be used casually, why can’t we use “rape” casually?
If “murder” can be used casually, why can’t we use “rape” casually?
Rape

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Jul 24, 2022

Life In A Developed Country (Part 2)

A random compilation of the everyday differences between UK and India. — Let us continue where we left off last week. In case you missed it, see part 1 here. #26 Medical care is free (technically, your taxes pay for it) irrespective of how expensive your treatment is. Heart transplant? Free. Chemotherapy? Free. Dialysis? Free. Got into an accident and require emergency…

Developed Countries

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Life In A Developed Country (Part 2)
Life In A Developed Country (Part 2)
Developed Countries

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Jul 18, 2022

Life In A Developed Country (Part 1)

A random compilation of the everyday differences between UK and India — It is common knowledge that life in the developed west is better than that in India. How exactly is it better? After spending 6 months in London, I think I can begin to answer that question. Often, broad, reductive statements like “quality of life is better” are thrown around. In…

India

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Life In A Developed Country (Part 1)
Life In A Developed Country (Part 1)
India

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Published in Geek Culture

·Sep 15, 2021

AI “Stealing” Our Jobs is a Good Thing

Technology is a lever. It magnifies work. And the lever not only grows increasingly long, but the rate at which it grows is itself increasing. - Paul Graham Buckle up. We are going to be looking at a cliched, overly discussed topic: AI vs Jobs. We will look…

AI

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AI “Stealing” Our Jobs is a Good Thing
AI “Stealing” Our Jobs is a Good Thing
AI

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Sep 2, 2021

Arguments Against Arguments Against Effective Altruism

Does Effective Altruism really help us do good better? — "The only wealth you truly keep is the wealth you give away." - Marcus Aurelius In my previous article, we saw what Effective Altruism (EA) is and why it is important. In case you missed it here it is in a nutshell: Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement…

Effective Altruism

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Arguments Against Arguments Against Effective Altruism
Arguments Against Arguments Against Effective Altruism
Effective Altruism

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Published in New Writers Welcome

·Aug 29, 2021

There Is No Destination, There Is Only The Journey

And that is awesome. — I. We, humans, look forward to a future where our to-do list is empty. One where there are no more problems and conflicts to solve. One where all that humanity knows is peace and tranquillity. One where we as a species are finally successful. Not only is such a future impossible…

Beginning Of Infinity

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There Is No Destination, There Is Only The Journey
There Is No Destination, There Is Only The Journey
Beginning Of Infinity

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Aug 18, 2021

Doing Good Better

The Need for an Evidence-based Approach to Charity — "Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." - A Greek Proverb Problem: Emotional Empathy Before we spend money on something, we do our homework. We look at Zomato/Yelp ratings to decide on a restaurant, Rotten Tomato scores for movies/TV shows, youtube reviews for…

Effective Altruism

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Doing Good Better
Doing Good Better
Effective Altruism

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Aug 8, 2021

Choice Over Chance: Polygenically Screened Babies

“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal Nearly 43 years ago, the first IVF baby was born in England. Last year, the first polygenically screened baby was born. This is her: It is a big deal for humanity because…

Science

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Choice Over Chance: Polygenically Screened Babies
Choice Over Chance: Polygenically Screened Babies
Science

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Writer. Reader. Philomath. Optimist. Figuring out life one article at a time at bitsoveratoms.substack.com

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