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Marx, Modernity, and the Machinery of Meaning
An assessment of Marx as a philosopher of alienation rather than revolution—tracing how capitalism, communism, and AI all emerge from the same faith in material mastery, and arguing for a new balance between technological power and moral purpose.
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Mastery
A man sought to meet a Master; When the Master was a student he grew tired of the world; For what he saw in the world could only be called entertainment; As a serious man devoted to his art; He tried this and that; He traversed deserts in the search of something; Until he found…
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Devotion
There is only the devotion to the Truth Is there a man that can claim that they are truthful? Ask the man- do you listen to business Guru A and B on marketing? Ask them to list the best practices in delivery of solutions? If they respond with affirmatives and jargons, it’s a sign that…
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Radical Candor by Kim Scott: A Book Review
\”Radical Candor\” is a management philosophy that emphasizes the importance of balancing Care Personally with Challenge Directly. Kim Scott, the author of the book, argues that this approach leads to better results in the workplace, as it builds stronger relationships with employees and provides them with direct and honest feedback. The philosophy is based on…
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Range by David Epstein: book notes
\”Range\” is a book written by David Epstein that challenges the conventional wisdom that early specialization is the best path to success. Epstein argues that having a broad range of experiences and interests, rather than specializing early, is more likely to lead to innovation and breakthroughs in various fields. Critical aspects of each chapter: Chapter…
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Freedom
What the world offers easily is an infinite supply of distractions. Businesses are created to make money. if they were not, they simply wouldn’t exist. An individual can peek into their mind, and there they will only find stories. There are stories of the interconnectedness of people, how X did this, why did Y do…
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Shifting Gears: how startups are cleaning up transportation in India
A version of this article appeared in Forbes https://bit.ly/3LvIiQK
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Transcendence of the Self: a psychological perspective
Buddha started his life in a palace, surrounded by pleasure. The king, his father, intentionally created a world of beauty and Order. Despite this, he stepped out and saw the real world. He saw Suffering and misery and only then reached perfection. Humans build their lives into this Order, but in the insecurities, judgements, and…
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The psychology of money: A summary
People act from their experiences. Don\’t judge from yours. Luck & Risk is all around you. They don\’t fit the stories you want to tell. If you can\’t recognize when you have enough, you will soon have nothing. Warren Buffet could have been an ordinary investor if not for his longevity. Investing – if done…
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Values to think Upon
A human has infinite potential, this potential is found and accessed despite society, culture and conditioning. “Success” is a result of accessing potential through a sincere quest. Sincerity is subjective and is what you would do naturally when your back is against the wall. There is no right or wrong. No morals and no rules.…