When Artificial Intelligence is depicted in films and books it tends to be capable of learning to feel emotions, and absorbing moral values. This book, The AI Does Not Hate You: Superintelligence, Rationality, and the Race to Save the World, by Tom Chivers is said to be the first-ever book-length examination of the modern rationalist… Continue reading Depiction of rationality and effective altruism
Nothing ‘privy’ about privacy
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” - Benjamin Franklin Recently the snooping scandal hit India and the world when devices of 1,400 people globally, including 121 Indians was compromised after the infectious Pegasus spyware hit their cellphones. This instantly sparked a debate on… Continue reading Nothing ‘privy’ about privacy
A quick, interesting read
What would you call a person who has the audacity to step out of his comfort zone- the corporateworld which is filled to the brim with competition and rat race? Well, the person might not be a superhero for some. Yet he will be someone who sets an example. He is a person of courage-… Continue reading A quick, interesting read
Immersive technology is the future- Anand Kumar
Renowned mathematician and educationist Anand Kumar speaks to ROHAN AMBIKE on how the rise of technology will act as a boon for the young minds and what should the students focus more on as he flags off the AR/VR experience centre at Thakur International School Cambridge Kandivali Campus. “It is a pleasure to be in… Continue reading Immersive technology is the future- Anand Kumar
A rare account of valour
Whenever stories of war are told, most of us speak at length about the heroics of the army. In case of wars fought by India, a lot has been said and written about the actions of the Indian Army. It might be about the battle of Shakkargad in 1965 or the Battle of Longewala of… Continue reading A rare account of valour
Voicing the resistance
Protests and India are words that have gone in unison since the British Raj. Of recent, the country has been a witness to numerous protests which are actually the voice of descent. In the previous term of the Modi government, the protests were by farmers’ and adivasis. The whining of pseudo intellectuals with their award… Continue reading Voicing the resistance
A novel of silences
Raj Kamal Jha, Chief Editor of The Indian Express is back with his fifth and latest novel, ‘The City and The Sea’. Through this novel, Jha focuses his lense on the depravity and devastation of our times. One can feel as if he is diving into utter darkness. In today's world of competition where each… Continue reading A novel of silences
Truly Magnificent Women
With the launch of India's ambitious Chandrayan-2 a few days away, India is looking forward to a successful mission as that of Mangalyaan , back in 2013. This book takes us to the behind the scenes during the Mangalyaan mission of India.
A gripping narrative
Raj Kamal Jha, Chief Editor of The Indian Express is back with his fifth and latest novel, ‘The City and The Sea’. Through this novel, Jha focuses his lens on the depravity and devastation of our times. One can feel as if he is diving into utter darkness. In today's world of competition where each… Continue reading A gripping narrative
Bestiality- Humanity’s shameful new low
With the rising number of sexual crimes against animals, it is time we introspect on how humane we actually are. Human nature is a very complex topic to study and understand. We come across people of different nature throughout the day. However these days, the human nature has reached a point of new low with… Continue reading Bestiality- Humanity’s shameful new low