(a2+b2=c2) = (E=mc2)? Pythagoras, Scientific Philosophy and Beyond!
You might remember, and definitely would have studied at some point in trigonometry, the theory for finding the length of the hypotenuse of a triangle (a2+b2=c2). You might even know that Greek mathematician Pythagoras discovered the theory, but did you know that he was also responsible for science becoming a major component of human study […]
Make Coronavirus Feel Pathetic! Boost Your Immune System Immediately
The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest since the Swine Flu of 2009-2010 and Ebola of 2014-2016. While the death toll doesn’t even compare (estimated 12,000 deaths till date) to the Swine Flu pandemic (200,000 deaths), the disease is deadly, highly contagious, and has global presence unlike the others. Since most deaths from coronavirus are in […]
‘Just Rolling With It’ vs ‘Going Against the Flow’
We have all heard both these phrases and have an idea about what they mean. Which one is a better life-philosophy to follow? The truth is that both are natural and valid ways of dealing with situations – despite the apparent contradiction. Accepting things as they are as well as fighting for what you believe […]
Finding Truth Amidst Nihilism, Science, Atheism and God
American Indie rock band Modest Mouse said it best. The lyrics of one of their most iconic songs is: “I’ve got it all mostI’ve got it all almost all figured outBut always when I get thereAlways when I get there all the pieces they just fall apart.” There’s a reason why the scientific community, atheists […]
Fight, Flight and Just Being
We all experience periods of turmoil in our lives. Sometimes it is an event such as the loss of a loved one, being fired from a job, or a breakup. Or, sometimes we feel like we are in an existential crisis – unable to deal with something within our own internal existence. This may be […]
