(Photo Credit: Jodi McKinney) This was not the ideal beginning to the dream holiday which Parveen and Mika had envisaged. In the middle of nowhere, just as the crimson orb of the setting sun was fading away, their tour Van broke down. “What is the problem?” Parveen could not disguise an element of anger in … Continue reading Mika, Parveen and a Deaf Holiday
Month: December 2018
A blooming that never was
(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) The garden once the cynosure of all eyes now remained untenanted and untended. The rampant and haphazard growth of the barks were reaching out like tentacles threatening to obscure the right half of the brick façade. The clock perched atop the summit had stopped signaling time. Time, anyway was no longer … Continue reading A blooming that never was
The Entrepreneurial State: Debunking Public Vs Private Sector Myths – Mariana Mazzucato
The memorably vitriolic and immensely readable H.L.Mencken, once said, “Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage.” While anything that is attempted to be run by a democratically elected Government has both its adversaries and advocates, one thing which the common populace neither acknowledges nor accuses the State of, … Continue reading The Entrepreneurial State: Debunking Public Vs Private Sector Myths – Mariana Mazzucato
The Smile of Joanne
(Photo Credit Sunday Photo Fiction) A bone-jarring, nerve jangling voice, so typical of airports all over the world announced that the flight to Seattle was now ready for boarding. A stream of humanity which just a few minutes ago found itself in various modes of repose now surged forward towards the boarding gates. Joanne placing … Continue reading The Smile of Joanne
The Silent Whisperer
(Copyright Sue Vincent) The bus made its way along the smooth but narrow road leading into the mountains. The sight of the majestic and undulating range was one for the Gods. The rising sun cast its spectacular hue upon the rolling foothills. Since it was the break of dawn, the morning mist had left a … Continue reading The Silent Whisperer
The Pursuit of Purpose
(Photo Credit: Dawn M. Miller) The piercing shriek of the engine lingered for a few fleeting seconds even after the train disappeared into the tunnel. The rock formations abutting the track were brooding sentinels in steel Grey. Venky stood on the platform staring vacantly at the long winding tracks. “Patience is the precursor to love. … Continue reading The Pursuit of Purpose
The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies – Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee
The 10 Commandments of the Second Machine Age Thou shall recognize the Infection point enveloping the world From driverless cars to intelligent computers that have the potential to defeat World Chess Champions and reality show experts, the world is experiencing a paradigm shift. Technology is taking giant leaps to upend the received wisdom of the … Continue reading The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies – Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee
Chronicles of Bad Stories Foretold
(Photo Credit: Yinglan.) The overhang of the still cumulonimbus clouds was not the most desirable back drop for a round of skeet shooting. There was a real possibility of the clay pigeons getting lost in the shadowy visage. So Venky was a bit baffled that his two friends - former national Skeet champions - Vilins and … Continue reading Chronicles of Bad Stories Foretold
The Fourth Industrial Revolution – Klaus Schwab
We as humanity, are at the cusp of a change. A change that is so paradigm shifting that it can be baffling and bewildering. The pace at which this change is being thrust upon us makes it hard to fathom its impact. Would it be benevolent and beneficial? Or will it be perilous and pernicious? … Continue reading The Fourth Industrial Revolution – Klaus Schwab
Frankenstein’s Pod
(Photo Credit Susan Spaulding) The observatory deck stood as the sole remaining relic. A remainder to man’s misplaced confidence in his own power, potential and predictability. A mere two decades ago, in a monumental testimony to the pinnacle which Artificial Intelligence had scaled, life size humanoid robots known as HRP 4 & Valkyries were beaming … Continue reading Frankenstein’s Pod