Published in Thoughts And Ideas·Nov 18, 2022Member-onlyHere Is Why Modern Architecture Doesn’t SuckLet 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…Modernism11 min readModernism11 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Oct 5, 2022Member-onlyRape Is Not A Gendered CrimeTrigger 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…Rape15 min readRape15 min read
Published in Thoughts And Ideas·Aug 7, 2022Member-onlyIf “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…Rape9 min readRape9 min read
Jul 24, 2022Member-onlyLife 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 Countries10 min readDeveloped Countries10 min read
Jul 18, 2022Member-onlyLife 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…India12 min readIndia12 min read
Published in Geek Culture·Sep 15, 2021Member-onlyAI “Stealing” Our Jobs is a Good ThingTechnology 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…AI10 min readAI10 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Sep 2, 2021Member-onlyArguments Against Arguments Against Effective AltruismDoes 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 Altruism8 min readEffective Altruism8 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Aug 29, 2021Member-onlyThere Is No Destination, There Is Only The JourneyAnd 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 Infinity7 min readBeginning Of Infinity7 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Aug 18, 2021Member-onlyDoing Good BetterThe 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 Altruism6 min readEffective Altruism6 min read
Aug 8, 2021Member-onlyChoice 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…Science6 min readScience6 min read
