Finally, I’m through. Phew. Thirty days ago, I started posting one article on the internet daily. That was mainly to keep me occupied during my mundane existence at home. It wasn’t smooth, though; writing on a whim is one thing, but writing with discipline is something else. Only in my…

Craving Originality, Disliking Ambiguity, and Struggling with Attention — This is my twenty-ninth day of writing an article every day. I’ve always regarded writing as a practice of self-understanding and discovery for the writer. …

Must-Read Books for Society and Politics — My penchant for politics may appear boring to many, and I don’t blame them. The circus aired over primetime news shows has tremendous potential to dissuade people from the apparent filth. Truth be told, I would’ve felt the same way if not for some masterpieces that I luckily stumbled upon. …

A discussion on privilege, originality, and inevitability — Generative AI technology isn’t new. It has existed for some time now. Why the fresh uproar, then? Likely because it has escaped the clutches of programming IDEs and evolved into a consumer-facing product. So, what implications does AI hold for the craft of writing? I might sound pompous for saying…

Embracing Effort in an Era of Illusions — ‘Work smart, not hard.’ Cute. The internet has plenty of articles on pundits advocating for ‘smart work’ as a wormhole to success. Do you know why? Because the idea sells. Disillusioned netizens desperately seek to believe that there’s an alternative to hard labor. It is astonishing that in my twenty-two…

And the Art of Imperfect Progress — The world is doomed, right? Poverty, inequality, climate change, disruption, conflict, and a deteriorating health crisis; just a matter of time until doom comes calling? Not fair. Where’s the bed of roses? Or is it that the promise is kept, just that we weren’t told the bed had thorns too? …

A discussion beyond written alphabets — It’s all about ideas, right? Who cares about the medium? Not quite. Language is more than just a medium — it’s a product of evolution. Each language carries a unique tone that reflects the confidence, intellect, culture, and aspirations of its speakers. …

A domain discussion of belief against scientific logic — I’ve been an anti-theist for quite some time. It seemed cool; to question spirituality at the altar of science, to challenge elders to prove the rationale behind rituals, and to revel in the halo of modernity. It felt intellectual. Was it? My beliefs have changed over time. When do we…

Uncomfortable aspects of leading — The popular perception around leadership if attractive yet flawed; it is far from someone posing puff-chested on a mountain peak with the sun rising behind as a halo. But I get the point: it is meant to sell the idea that taking troubles you could do without is a good…