With its ubiquity and instant accessibility, we take technology for granted and rarely stop to think about the physical costs of our digital lifestyles.
Category: Thinking
Critical, in-depth analysis of technical topics which I substantiate with research and references, as well as smaller op-ed style ideas.
Situations and perspectives
There are two contrasting ways in which can develop knowledge, and they make a big difference on our understanding of the world.
The significance of money
Should every dollar should be treated the same, or does each exchange of money carry underlying meaning and significance?
Paying attention to the status quo
Some of our greatest problems arise from a poor understanding and appreciation of supposedly conventional phenomena.
Networks
This piece was inspired by a chapter from the book "Winners Take All" by Anand Giridharadas, which really helped to crystallise my thoughts on the matter. A network is basically an integrated web of nodes, that facilitates communication and information sharing. In recent times, new forms of networks have overwhelmingly been created by technology above … Continue reading Networks
A silver lining
COVID-19 seems the biggest threat to collective public health and socioeconomic stability in a long time. At this juncture, it's hard to see anything positive that this event has offered us. Nonetheless, I think it's worth offering some different perspectives for a change. Firstly, the extent and severity of an epidemic like this is can … Continue reading A silver lining
The expansion of knowledge
This is a concept that Stephen Hawking mentioned briefly in his book "Brief Answers to the Big Questions" and also something that came up in late night conversation I had, and I wanted to expand on it a bit more. To sum it up: As we develop deeper knowledge and progress as a human race, … Continue reading The expansion of knowledge
Emman's journal 