SridharTuraga

Two minute proof of human evolution

I am sure you have encountered the “creationist” argument in different ways in every culture / religion. (I believe in GOD, but that’s another point). The arguments vary in their subtlety … but mostly rise from the argument “How can such a complex creation occur by chance”. Read The Blind Watch Maker for one ofContinueContinue reading “Two minute proof of human evolution”

Of Eggs, Chickens and waiting to hatch or lay them

Digital Media Outlook 2009, a report on digital media industry based on a survey of top advertisers in India has the following findings: Traditional media spend has dropped by 10% while digital media spend increased by 44% (base is smaller, but still !) Big advertisers including consumer goods companies are still skeptical about usefulness ofContinueContinue reading “Of Eggs, Chickens and waiting to hatch or lay them”

Yes … No … Mu

In his 1974 novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig translated mu as “no thing”, saying that it meant “unask the question”. Having grown up in India and being raised a Hindu … the shades of GREY are part of my thinking. There are no simple YES-NO answers to complex questions.ContinueContinue reading “Yes … No … Mu”

Last man standing ….

I was driving back home a little late last week. It was 10:45 in the night … and all stores on 24th Main, where we live, were closed. Well, not all !! Balaji Medical stores our local store here was open. Actually they are the first to open and last to close in our area.ContinueContinue reading “Last man standing ….”