We all have bad days. On those days, a voice inside your head says mean things. It tells you, “You are not good enough. You are not smart enough. You do not deserve the good things you want.” It...
The Complexity Trap: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Recently, I wrote a post on my blog, basavapurushottam.com, about the growth and limits of Artificial Intelligence. I explored the idea that AI, despite its incredible speed right now, might...
The Serenity Prayer Is a Math Equation (And Your Brain Already Knows It)
I used to think the Serenity Prayer was just something people recited for comfort — a gentle reminder to stay patient. Then I stumbled across a mathematical idea called a Markov chain, and I...
AI and Why Its Growth Will Eventually Slow Down
Nothing in nature grows forever. Why should artificial intelligence be any different? There is a quiet belief behind almost every conversation about AI today: that it will keep getting better,...
When the Mirror Speaks: The Barnum Effect
Compulsory read : Read This Paragraph. Then Ask Yourself: How Accurate Is It? Read the paragraph below , which was written particularly keeping you in my mind. After reading , rate it on a...
Selection Patterns and Economic Variables in the Civil Services Examination: A Probabilistic Assessment of Service Allocations and Opportunity Costs (2021–2024)
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Beyond the Fear: How Interstellar’s Greatest Scene Proves AI is Our Greatest Partner
Please watch the following clip first and then read the blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YoSdfrb5GM&list=RDLVHU_YWV3e4&index=2 In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the...
Finding Meaning When the Honey Loses Its Sweetness: Tolstoy, the Well, and Choosing Your Own Path
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions? That deep down, despite your job or success, something is missing. That's a universal human experience, the quiet dread that one day it all just...
You Shall Know a “Word” and a “Person” by the Company they Keep
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The Markov Brain: Rewiring brain using Markov probabilities
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Mono-tasking in a Multi-tasking world.
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The Either/Or Trap — And How to Escape It
The Either/Or Trap — And How to Escape It The Either/Or Trap— And How to Escape It Kierkegaard's Warning, the Science of Regret, and the MCDM Way Out · ~17 min read "Marry, and you will regret it....
Syllabus for Linear Algebra
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From Ancient Dreamsto Thinking Machines
A non-technical journey through the growth of Artificial Intelligence From Ancient Dreams to Thinking Machines — AI for Non-CS Students Long Read · AI History · For Curious Minds From Ancient...
The Infinite Regress Trap: How Asking “Why?” Endlessly Can Actually Set Your Mind Free
There is a peculiar kind of mental vertigo that strikes the deeply curious. You ask why something is true. Someone gives you an answer. You ask why that is true. They give you another answer. And...
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The Memory Wall
The Chef Who Had to Wait Imagine a world-class chef who can prepare 100 dishes per hour. The kitchen is state-of-the-art, the chef is lightning fast — and completely idle most of the day. The...
Why Do Data Centres Need So Much Power?And How India Is Rising to Meet the Challenge
The hidden physics behind AI, cloud computing, and the massive energy infrastructure that powers them — explained for everyone In October 2025, Google announced a $15 billion investment to build...
Two Laws That Silently Shape Your Digital Life
Moore's Law and Amdahl's Law — explained without a single equation, and why one of them matters far more for humanity's future. Technology & Society Two Laws That Silently Shape Your Digital...
AI’s Secret Weapon: Why India needs more Compute Power
AI's Secret Weapon: Why India Needs More "Compute" Power Understanding The Bitter Lesson AI's Secret Weapon:Why India Needs More Power The path to true intelligence is paved with hardware, not just...