I talk about my experiences in note-making. Because, the 5 most deceptive words in humanity’s history are: “I will remember this later”. I discuss how I came to discover the limitations of note-making in a book. And, why I was forced to go digital.
How Frugality fuels Creativity
I go down the memory lane, to the 90s where technology was still on the fringes of life. I revisit the days when we exchanged letters, where photos were taken to mark an important event. And, then, I ask whether the abundance of technology has cheapened what ideally should be treasured.
The Future of Reading
The same writing appears dramatically different when you shift your gaze from a printed copy to a digital screen.
Are You a Hedgehog or a Fox?
“The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” ~ Greek poet Archilochus
Don’t Fix What’s Not Broken
“Change” is a magic word, whether in organizations or societies. In 1792, the French Revolutionaries created a new calendar and decimal time system to mark the dawn of the new Republican era. In the 18th edition of the newsletter, I dig into why this ‘scientific’ system isn’t still around. It’s a story of how tradition quietly reclaimed the lost ground.
The Write Way to Heal
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou. That writing about your problems could have some merit may seem far-fetched in the era where LinkedIn too has joined the cringe-bandwagon. However, research indicates that there’s more to this than meets the eye. The crucial role of writing in... Continue Reading →
Can AI replace artists?
Commercial considerations aside, what do artists have against AI?
Can I make a living as a writer?
“No,” opined my uncle to my teen self. At the time this observation was made, it was an objective assessment. In those days, the avenues open to writers were as: Authors of fictional or nonfictional works. Writing staff at a legacy print media (newspapers, magazines etc.) as staff writers, editors, columnists etc. A few people... Continue Reading →
Why podcasts are not for everyone, every time
Lately (and belatedly), I have realized podcasts are the new blogs. Most millennials prefer podcasts. One factor contributing to this shift is the way some humans are wired. As Peter Drucker posited in “Managing Oneself”, some people learn by listening. Of course, these people can learn by reading, but listening comes more naturally to them.... Continue Reading →
Writing for humans or algorithms?
"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?", goes the famous existential question. An SEO professional would probably answer that with an emphatic “no”. In a world where the omniscient algorithm determines your content’s discoverability, it’s understandable why the content must be optimized... Continue Reading →
Musings by Madhav 