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Ranjan "Jim" Chadha

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!

The Recycling Myth: Why Our Blue Bins (Sorting) Aren’t Saving the Planet

  The Recycling Myth: Why Our Blue Bins Aren’t Saving the Planet   The Story We Tell Ourselves   Every year, we churn out more than 400 million tons of plastic. It’s such a massive number that it’s hard to wrap your head around—until you really start looking. You see it tangled in the brush …

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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 Positivism: Why Meditation Trumps Positive Thinking

Beyond Positivism: 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 Positivism: Why Meditation Trumps Positive Thinking

  Beyond Positivism: 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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