We are living in the era of automation and AI.The landscape and definition of creativity are changing.Is the new taking over the old? What happens to the masterpiece of Bach, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, George Orwell, and numerous others?Will they be forgotten? Who will we become as a society and civilization in the era of automation? …
Author Archives: Atul
dreams
We have to dream. If not, then how will we live this journey?Most of us live a simple, well-defined life: birth, education, job, marriage, kids, and death. There is nothing wrong with it. They are doing their part by making civilization populate and prosper. I am not saying they don’t have a dream. There are …
purpose
Waking up, running on the treadmill and complaining about many things, and living grumpy is something many do, the sense of missing out and not living to the fullest. These are some common complaints I keep hearing. We forget to celebrate our existence and be thankful. We build our world within us, our minds. We …
co-exist
Why can’t we humans live in peace among each other and nature?Why is there a constant battle between race, religion, caste, and culture?Why is there a divide between left and right?Why can rich and not poor co-exist?Why does one have to win at the cost of defeating another?How much do we humans know about us …
struggle
It is easy for us to complain about our struggles in life.Our anger that things are not in our favor.Many end up cursing our upbringing and others’ god. A lot many end up seeing their horoscope and looking for successful recipes. The more I think about the struggle I feel it’s more to do with …
utopia
A founder’s life is unpredictable and chaotic.Self-belief, positivity, and going against the odds make a founder delusional. For others around their circle, it can be a Utopia.Loved ones and friends will complain about it. As a founder, it is better to have a sense of purpose and self-confidence to excel in any difficulties in the …
returns
I build software for Venture Capital Industry. I also have founder friends.I am surprised that many are unaware of how the system works.For most, it is about fundraising and running the business. The venture capital industry is one of the most competitive sectors, and its success depends on the returns.A fund manager with an army …
money
Karl Marx and capitalism are two different wine bottles. Each has its own significance in the country’s development and citizens’ growth. There should not be any arguments, and we should agree that money is essential for our growth and civilization’s prosperity. We don’t know how much money is because our needs and desires are infinite. …
Simple
We forget the power of simplicity. Be it in writing or building something. I have particularly enjoyed reading Satyajit Ray, Ruskin Bond, and Murakami for their simple writing style. The principle of simplicity has made apple a winning product among its peers. The more and more product I aspire to use, I would like them …
unknown
The most brilliant part of traveling in the unknown is that you are fearless. All you know is about the journey. Most of us don’t walk the path because of uncertainty. Some walk halfheartedly only to lose or give up on the way. Very few are courageous and believe in walking on uncharted territories to …