4 days agoAre spirits needed for spirituality? An exploration of concept of “souls”This is a companion piece to a new philosophical framework called Sacred Nihilism, which attempts the improbable — imbuing a nihilistic worldview with meaning. The goal is also to do so without having to rely on hard-to-prove, catch-all concepts such as God; preferring instead to use observations that are hard…Spirituality6 min readSpirituality6 min read
Jan 17A gut-check on the supposed immorality of drugsIt isn’t news that hacking into neurological pathways that evolution designed for survival is addictive. What I find interesting however is the general disdain shown towards drug addicts as opposed to over-achievers. …Drugs4 min readDrugs4 min read
Dec 22, 2022The innovation series: Part 1— Understanding humans & the role of technologyThis cable is the first of three. Dive into the others at: The innovation series: Preamble — Ru-Wa-Aki’s mission The innovation series: Part 2— Measuring the potential of technology — which tech is most imp The innovation series: Part 3 Understanding the flip: when brilliant tools sabotage species A quick introduction to human behavior While human…Yuval Noah Harari6 min readYuval Noah Harari6 min read
Dec 22, 2022The innovation series: Part 3 Understanding the flip — when brilliant tools sabotage speciesThis cable is the third of three. Dive into the others at: The innovation series: Preamble — Ru-Wa-Aki’s mission The innovation series: Part 1 — Understanding humans & the role of technology The innovation series: Part 2 — Measuring the potential of technology — which tech is most imp This…Yuval Noah Harari7 min readYuval Noah Harari7 min read
Dec 22, 2022The innovation series: Part 2— Measuring the potential of technology — which tech is most impThis cable is the second of three. Dive into the others at: The innovation series: Preamble — Ru-Wa-Aki’s mission The innovation series: Part 1 — Understanding humans & the role of technology The innovation series: Part 3 Understanding the flip — when brilliant tools sabotage species A theoretical underpinning of measuring impact Given how technology’s raison…Yuval Noah Harari4 min readYuval Noah Harari4 min read
May 19, 2022Masters of the universe. A Rashomon-like taleThis story is a prelude to an alternate philosophy that aims to give meaning to life while avoiding fantasy & nihilism. [Vichar meets his old friend — Alexander the Great after many years. As they are chatting, Monkey, an acquaintance of Vichar who is passing by, joins the group.] Alexander…Sadhguru5 min readSadhguru5 min read
Apr 28, 2022Maya series. Part 4: Metaphysical Maya (clear boundaries > permeable boundaries)This is the fourth part of a 4-part series. You can find the other parts here: Part 1: An introduction to maya Part 2: Deep-dive into physical maya Part 3: Deep-dive into perceptual maya Part 4: Deep-dive into metaphysical maya IntroHinduism5 min readHinduism5 min read
Apr 28, 2022Maya series. Part 3: Perceptual Maya (Brain construction > Physical truth)This is the third part of a 4-part series. You can find the other parts here: Part 1: An introduction to maya Part 2: Deep-dive into physical maya Part 3: Deep-dive into perceptual maya Part 4: Deep-dive into metaphysical maya Intro: self-aware boundariesMysticism6 min readMysticism6 min read
Apr 28, 2022Maya series. Part 2: Physical maya (Macro > Micro)This is the second part of a 4-part series. You can find the other parts here: Part 1: An introduction to maya Part 2: Deep-dive into physical maya Part 3: Deep-dive into perceptual maya Part 4: Deep-dive into metaphysical maya IntroMysticism5 min readMysticism5 min read
Apr 28, 2022Maya series: Part 1: How reality is conning you & why that’s a good thing!This is the first part of a 4-part series. You can find the other parts here: Part 1: An introduction to maya Part 2: Deep-dive into physical maya Part 3: Deep-dive into perceptual maya Part 4: Deep-dive into metaphysical maya A short primer on Maya For those unfamiliar with mystical/experiential traditions in spirituality — an…Hinduism7 min readHinduism7 min read
