Infinity Thinking

When I was reading the dialogue Parmenides , Plato explores a profound puzzle about the nature of time. The argument can be understood this way: Imagine time divided into three parts: the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Past is what used to exist but no longer does. It is non-existent. The Future is what is yet to exist but does not exist now. It is also non-existent. The Present is the only part that is “real,” yet it seems to be just a boundary dividing the non-existent past from the non-existent future. This raises a question: If the present is only a boundary between two things that do not exist, how thick is it? It is interesting to think that at some point in the past, time began and continues until it reaches its end in the future. The point of this paradox is that the present is the only truly existing thing we experience. We spend more time thinking about the future than living the moment—outcome-centric rather than process-centric. Excessive pessimism toward the futur...

A class that Changed me. I had never imagined that a boring 1-hour English Proficiency class would lead me to dig deeper into the subject matter that I'd been ignoring my whole life – "Mental Health." I was in my class of EPCC (English Proficiency Certificate Course), and that day was dedicated to a discussion on an episode of "Satyamev Jayate" about 'Mental Health'. Before that day, I had never paid much interest to topics such as mental health or mental illness. The episode was super insightful and made me rethink my beliefs about mental health. A story of real people sharing their own experiences, haunted by opinions, stereotypes & stigma. All thanks to the show "Satyamev Jayate" that forced me to learn more about mental health. I wish there were more shows like that so more people would become aware of topics that Indians had made taboo. And that sparked the curiosity in me and I've started to read several things on mental health. T...

Humans created language, and now they fight over it. They created electricity, and now they pay electricity bills. They invented money, and now they work endlessly for monthly paychecks. Humans have even fought over what was created by God—religion, land, and water. They developed AI, and now they’re being replaced by it. They once chose leaders—rulers, political heads—and now those leaders rule over their lives. There are countless things humans have created for which they shouldn’t be proud. I feel ashamed to be part of this race called “human,” even though my sins are no less than theirs. Sometimes I wonder—if an extraterrestrial ever understood the true nature of humans, would they take the word "human" as an insult? In this constantly evolving world, "humanity" seems to be fading away from each one of us as time escalates. The world was once believed to be flat. Then it was discovered to be round. In the future, it might just become a grave. Day by day, this pl...

Back in 2020, when I had just begun reading and continued speed-reading for six months, after finishing, I soon realized that the content of basic non-fiction books was almost the same. They all tried to motivate the reader to read more books. Every author seemed to write the same thing but in a different way, and that didn’t feel right from the perspective of having new ideas. Because at the end of the day, if you are thinking at the same intensity as all other readers, what difference does it make to the world? To have original thoughts means to be curious. In today's world, this idea is more relevant than ever, especially in the age of the internet, where your brain is overloaded with information, text, and different forms of content—something I believe is enough to rot your brain. Isn't it sound weird ? Because most of our lives now revolve around the internet. We can't go back to the Stone Age either. The internet is a graveyard of information that presents the same kn...

  "Oh Captain, My Captain" —this is my most favorite line from the movie I'm about to discuss. On November 4th, 2024, at 9 p.m., I finished watching this film, and the ending left me truly heartbroken. It’s unlike anything I've ever watched as a viewer who pay special attention to the characters. This movie is about writers, or more specifically, poets, and it explores themes such as poetry, literature, adulthood, friendship, the relationship between teachers and students, dreams, passion, and love. The story revolves around an English teacher named John Keating, portrayed by Robin Williams, and his two students, Neil Perry and Todd Anderson, at the prestigious Welton Academy. Let me tell you more about Robin Williams' character, Mr. Keating. Once a popular figure at Welton himself, he later returned as a teacher. His character is kind, loving, charismatic, and sarcastic, yet incredibly impactful. Keating views the world through the lens of a writer, poet, and phi...

Introduction Education is a universal concept that has been known to humanity since ancient times and continues to evolve every year. In philosophy, it has a rich history, with some of the greatest thinkers offering their perspectives on education, such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great. In this article, we will discuss the philosophical aspects of education and the ideas of some famous philosophers. Let’s get started. By definition,— education can be considered as the teaching and learning of specific skills, aimed at becoming knowledgeable, having sound judgment, and gaining wisdom. More precisely, it is more than the institutional education we often speak of. For instance, the rise of online platforms like Coursera, Khan Academy, and PW. reflects How education today is more accessible and personalized, allowing people to learn specific skills that go beyond traditional schooling. Many educationalists consider the—"Practical Application" of education we...

Why Mastery Isn't Everything ? I still remember a conversation with one of my schoolmates about “having interest in multiple domains.” I told him that I want to do everything that interests me. He replied with nothing more than a quote that got imprinted in my head : “A Jack of all trades, master of none.” That quote hit me very hard, and I started developing a thought: “Am I doing something wrong?” But when I sat peacefully and reflected on it, I concluded this: To be the “Master of One,” people wait ages for the perfect time and for things to perfectly align. They focus on one thing and completely ignore the other ninety-nine. Life is too short to master one thing and leave the others untouched. Human intelligence is vast and versatile. Limiting it to mastering a single skill or field can be a disservice to our potential. In a rapidly evolving world, where technology shifts every decade, job roles transform every five years, and skillsets become obsolete every three years, cli...

Imagine you are 60 years old and have lived your life to the fullest, experiencing all sorts of ups and downs, joy and sorrow, peace and chaos, contentment and regret, gain and loss, love and hatred. One day, your kids find a YouTube channel where you used to post videos of your precious moments. These videos allow your kids to realize how impactful and important those moments were to you.     Image is AI generated   Think about how happy your kids would be to discover their dad's journey documented in such a personal way: • Dad having dinner at a local restaurant. • Dad helping a person in need. • Dad's first day in college. • Dad working hard until 3 am. • Dad's first job as an investment banker. • Dad taking grandma and grandpa to dinner with his first salary. • Dad marrying your mom, and so much more. Isn't it beautiful ? Your kids would relive your entire life through these videos, learning invaluable lessons and gaining insights from your experiences. The...

Heinz Zimmer, Pablo Picasso, Michael Jackson, and Diego Maradona. What do these famous personalities have in common? It's not just their fame; it's that they all began their remarkable journeys at a very young age. Heinz Zimmer, a renowned German composer known for his work on movies like Interstellar and Tenet , started his musical journey at the tender age of four when he received his first piano. His early start allowed him to cultivate a deep passion and skill for music, leading to a successful career in film scoring. Michael Jackson, the legendary American songwriter, singer, and dancer, known worldwide for his iconic moonwalk, also began early. He started dancing at just four years old. His early dedication to his craft helped him become one of the most influential entertainers in history. Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish painter and sculptor, started painting at the age of six. Throughout his lifetime, he created thousands of artworks that continue to be celebrated tod...

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