Hey, AI Me: Why do emotional states fluctuate in humans? AI: Emotions fluctuate because they’re not fixed traits. They’re the output of a system that constantly monitors your body and surroundings and adjusts your state to match. Several layers contribute: Biological rhythms and chemistry Hormones like cortisol, serotonin, dopamine, and sex hormones rise and fall … Continue reading AI Answers
Hope hides between battles, ashamed of itself for wanting peace. Weekend Writing Prompt #490
He was afraid of the King of Theater’s curse but was killed by a clot in his heart, alone in his house in the wee hours of dawn. The actors who portrayed this intense character called Natsamrat (King of Theater) on stage had all died of myocardial infarctions. The celebrated character is not welcome in his … Continue reading King of Theatre
I found references to salons run by women in the Age of Enlightenment. Madame de Pompadour (1721–1764) used her influence at the French court to support philosophers like Voltaire and foster intellectual exchange. Germaine de Staël was another key salonnière, promoting Enlightenment ideals and offering platforms for thinkers. Writers and Philosophers Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797) authored … Continue reading Role of Women in the Age of Enlightenment
Exploring guilt, judgment, and the echoes of the past, this reflective piece questions the nature of crime, revenge, and invisibility in human connections. Through vivid metaphors of jungle peace, echo chambers, and unseen struggles, it examines how voices of the past shape suspicion of the future and the silent battles within the self.
They gagged me because I held a microphone and had an audience. My meagre influence made them feel threatened. What are they trying to conceal? Why do they wish to hide me from the world like a dark secret? They don’t want to be overshadowed by someone who can think independently. They don’t want me … Continue reading Two sides of a gag
Ikigai is the cruellest document in history, being peddled as a self-improvement tool. What you love may not be what you are good at, or what the world needs. What you can be paid for is an entirely different ballgame. The profession or vocation has nothing to do with passion or mission. It is simply … Continue reading Ikigai
Shadows on the grass speak of a fence somewhere – boundaries that demand respect. Religion induces discipline, incites wars and sometimes turns sane people into maniacs. I wish it were more of a contract where offer and acceptance are both needed, rather than an accident of birth. Anything that divides humanity is subhuman, bordering on … Continue reading With Care
A couple of years ago, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were attracting attention, and the high amount of electricity consumed by crypto-mining was a huge concern. Indian crypto investors faced their battles as crypto exchanges were raided by the Government. They discovered that money was illegally routed to other countries through these exchanges. The income tax … Continue reading Energy-dependent World
The text emphasizes the importance of balancing personal interests with the well-being of others, arguing that helping the majority shouldn't come at the expense of oneself. It critiques societal and corporate pressures that promote self-sacrifice, highlighting how individuals and institutions often exploit this expectation for their own gain while misleading the public.
