Learn Unlearn

In the last episode, I talked about Darwin's theory of evolution and how it was arguably the most revolutionary scientific finding. It caused a lot of religious hurt and went strikingly against many of them, except some.

Buddhism is one such example of a religion that was completely acceptable of Darwin's theory. After all, what Gautama the Buddha preached so many centuries ago was very much in line with this theory. Except, Darwin just merely scratched the surface while the Buddha expounded on phenomena many would believe today as "science fiction".

Dissecting the concept of evolution. It is the most level-headed explanation for how living organisms have developed on this planet. But that wasn't always the case when Darwin first proposed it.

How sharks have more or less remained oblivious to this phenomena. And, some (possible) expansions of this theory that takes us out of the "scientific" plane.

#Evolution #Darwin #NaturalSelection #Sharks #Genes #GeneticMutation #Survival #Species #Fish #Amphibians #Reptiles #HomoSapiens

I narrate a short parable rooted in the philosophy of Taoism that contains a profound message about the idea of 'the pathless path'.

It forces one to look within and question the idea of a goal or a destination and the futility of it.

Source Tao: The Pathless Path by OSHO

I dissect a really cool concept of Hyperbolic Time Chamber from everyone's favorite childhood anime - Dragon Ball Z. You might or might not remember it but I'm here to remind you how it was a crucial place and how one can translate the concept behind the time chamber to our own world's reality.

No, you will (likely) not become a Super Sayyan but you are bound to gain an unfair advantage in terms of personal growth and pursuit of your goals, whatever they may be.

I talk about the constant trade-off faced by any creator between consistency and authenticity. How to balance the two using a simple framework I've come to admire more and more. What should one do at times of a "creative crisis".

#creativity #value #order #chaos #balance #scaffolding #creativerut #consistency #authenticity #tiger #regality #kiki #paint

Reject mediocrity. Seek freedom from the unproductive cliche's created by the society which provide no sense of joy or purpose. Here is a brief guide to invite you to start hacking your way through society's norms and ultimately finding true freedom.

#Fuckit #Guide #Bungee #Freedom #Mediocrity #Inspiration #Spotlight #Skydiving #Neuroplasticity #EarlyHumans #Content #Alcohol #Courage

The grandest festival of all in the yogic lore celebrates the coming together in harmony of the two opposites. 

#Mahashivratri #Shiva #Yoga #India #Holy #Spiritual #God #Feminine #Masculine #GenghisKhan #Ambition #Courage #Selfless

How does a mind conceive ideas or moments of 'inspiration' (or 'genius')? And better still, can we make ourselves more available to them? 

#Ideas #Eureka #Archimedes #Newton #Einstein #Genius #Inspiration #GTAViceCity #GrandTheftAuto #Solitude 

An interesting but incomplete (I think) take on the existence of everything. The dilemma in quantum mechanics and why Mario should stick to saving the princess.

#SuperMario #Mario #game #quantum #science #theory #existence #physics