The Grandfather Paradox is a famous thought experiment in the philosophy of time travel and physics, particularly involving the concept of a potential contradiction through making changes in the past. The paradox goes as follows: Scenario Setup: Imagine a time traveler goes back in time to a period before their grandfather had children. Action: The... Continue Reading →
Nassim Nicholas Taleb spent 21 years as a risk taker before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical, and (mostly) practical problems with probability. He is the author of the Incerto, a five-volume philosophical essay on uncertainty. 12 timeless wisdom from Nassim Taleb 🧵 1) “If you change your mind too frequently, it suggests that you... Continue Reading →
Kunal Kamra is one of the few Indian stand-up comic artists I like. The others are Punit Pania, Varun Grover (though he is not a full-time or mainstream stand-up artist), Tanmay Bhat, Bassi, and Kanan Gill. There are 5-6 others who I like or have liked their one-off performances. However, the first three in this... Continue Reading →
Segal's Law: "A man with a watch knows the time. A man with 2 watches is unsure." In ancient societies, there was one narrative. Modern societies have many competing narratives. Without trust, we are more confused rather than informed.
DECISION MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY Should you believe in God? As per Blaise Pascal, if you are a “rational person” the answer should be YES. It is not a matter of faith, but logic. Pascal argues that if you live a life consistent with the existence of God, there is limited downside but a large upside. If... Continue Reading →
Barnum Effect
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆?
One of the topics which fascinates me a lot is "minimalism". It's a way of living i.e. owning less things, living optimally (which is not the same as living frugally or being poor). But more importantly, it's a way of life i.e. it's a philosophy of life applicable for every walk of life. This week's... Continue Reading →
Meeting people is never an accident
Dvij (द्विज) - Twice Born - Thoughts on The Meaning or Purpose of Life
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