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Ranjan “Jim” Chadha – a peripatetic mind, forever wandering the digital universe, in search & appreciation of peace, freedom, and happiness. So tune in, and turn on, but don’t drop out just yet!

Towards Intelligent Existence

  Towards Intelligent Existence A Reflection on Perception, Reality, and Evolution of Intelligence   In today’s world, influenced by the rise of computers and Artificial Intelligence, the word “intelligence” has gained extraordinary exposure, making it very prominent and significant. It frequently appears in discussions and dominates dialogues on technological advancements. It even infiltrates conversations about …

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Beyond Positivity: Why Meditation Trumps Positive Thinking

Beyond Positivity: Why Meditation Trumps                              Positive Thinking            Positive Thinking: Panacea or Placebo?   Lately, I have encountered several individuals of all ages who pop psychologists have enamored with the push of positive thinking. Most of these individuals …

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  Beyond Positivity: Why Meditation Trumps Positive Thinking Lately, I have encountered several individuals of all ages who pop psychologists have enamored with the push of positive thinking. Most of these individuals follow this pop psychology without even understanding the ramifications of the populist trend. Even proper criticism of an issue is considered a negative …

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Locks: Instruments of Security Reflecting Human Insecurity

Locks   Instruments of Security Reflecting Human Insecurity   Locks, fundamentally, are testaments to human creativity designed to tackle intrinsic human traits: insecurity, deceit, and distrust. The progress in the sophistication of locks mirrors the progression of human society, indicating shifts in social hierarchies, economics, and cultural values. While they function as deterrents against theft …

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Fluid Fantasia: The Marvels and Majesty of Water

“Fluid Fantasia: The Marvels and Majesty of Water”   Myths and Legends Water embodies the dynamic force of existence and serves as the vital essence driving all forms of creation.  Humans have felt and understood water to be the essence of all life, both material and spiritual, long before scientific experimentation and quantitative instrumentation validated …

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How good is Artificial Intelligence? Should it be used widely?

          How good is Artificial Intelligence? Should it be used widely?                 In Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report (2002), based on a dystopian 1956 novella by Philip K Dick, it’s 2054 and the world has advanced to voice-controlled home automation, robot insects, and gesture-controlled computers. There’s also …

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