I am a born pessimist,cynic and a sceptic.I dont know why,then again thats what makes me who I am.
The world wide web has come a long way since the time it was used to connect a few obscure computers for official purposes.Now,it has become brought everything to our fingertips.The answer to all our questions,the true information powerhouse.Apart from that it is now a source of entertainment and communication.It connects a lot of people around the world removing all political and geographical barriers.It is the blue print of the world all free-spirited humans dream of.It is the blueprint of a world I dream of.
As a born sceptic,I was always critical about the way the web connects people.You have online communities and chatrooms.You interact with people by voice or by typing words,but is it worth it?
You type words on your keyboard,the other person sees it.Thats it.Is this communication?
I found it hard to digest this concept.
But if you look at it from a different perspective,things change dramatically.You communicate through words,and the words that you choose are in essence the strongest,when it comes from your heart.I have made a lot of good friends online.Seemingly anonymous strangers who later became my really good friends.I love that about the web.Its power to connect.If you set aside the people who misuse it and the gullible who fall for it,the web is in essence a powerful weapon.It can connect people,it makes the world smaller.It allows you to get to know people whom you would otherwise never meet in your lifetime.
This post is dedicated to a person whom I think is a good friend of mine and also to another person, a fiery critic of my blog.You know who you are,I am lucky to have gotten to know you.....
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
A Thought...
When was the last time you laughed watching the rain?
I know its a weird question..But have you ever given a thought about it?
Some of the happiest moments in life come from the smallest things we fail to notice.I'm not sure why a 6 year old giggles while getting wet in the rain while a 25 year old starts swearing and starts running for some cover.To me,it is one of the greatest mysteries I've come to know of..
I hate the rain,the thought of getting my clothes,my shoes,my bag and most importantly my hair wet, makes me angry.To a 6 year old,it is just water falling on his face while he's prancing around.He lives in the moment.He doesnt care if he gets sick,he doesnt care if he gets grounded by his parents.As I said,he lives in the moment..
While we have been trained to regret our pasts and worry about our future.
Truly,Children can teach us a lot.
The more we grow up the less wiser we become....
I know its a weird question..But have you ever given a thought about it?
Some of the happiest moments in life come from the smallest things we fail to notice.I'm not sure why a 6 year old giggles while getting wet in the rain while a 25 year old starts swearing and starts running for some cover.To me,it is one of the greatest mysteries I've come to know of..
I hate the rain,the thought of getting my clothes,my shoes,my bag and most importantly my hair wet, makes me angry.To a 6 year old,it is just water falling on his face while he's prancing around.He lives in the moment.He doesnt care if he gets sick,he doesnt care if he gets grounded by his parents.As I said,he lives in the moment..
While we have been trained to regret our pasts and worry about our future.
Truly,Children can teach us a lot.
The more we grow up the less wiser we become....
Thursday, June 7, 2007
What's burning?
Well,my semester results are out.I'm glad to say that I managed to rake up a pretty decent score.I was worried through out my vacation about the results,I'm glad that matter has been laid to rest.
College started off pretty Ok.One thing that has been bothering me is the summer heat,It is just too much.Its irritating and its a little bit frightening.10 years down the line,I dont want my kids to step outdoors with a portable cooling suit.I was glad to hear words like Green house effect and Kyoto protocol splashed across the frontpage of my newspaper a few months back,What happened to all these issues now?
I was surprised to hear that the airline industry is aiming for zero carbon emission by 2050.Well,you could start off ASAP,you have 43 years left till the deadline.At the current rate of fuel consumption,we would be lucky if Petroluem reserves last still 2040.So whats the big deal about zero carbon emission at 2050?Anyway,doing something is better than nothing.
Atleast the Airline industry bothered to acknowledge and rectify the damage they are causing to the environment.There are a whole bunch of other industries who think the environment is a public loo.Guys,wake up!Do something.This world isnt just yours,its mine too.
College started off pretty Ok.One thing that has been bothering me is the summer heat,It is just too much.Its irritating and its a little bit frightening.10 years down the line,I dont want my kids to step outdoors with a portable cooling suit.I was glad to hear words like Green house effect and Kyoto protocol splashed across the frontpage of my newspaper a few months back,What happened to all these issues now?
I was surprised to hear that the airline industry is aiming for zero carbon emission by 2050.Well,you could start off ASAP,you have 43 years left till the deadline.At the current rate of fuel consumption,we would be lucky if Petroluem reserves last still 2040.So whats the big deal about zero carbon emission at 2050?Anyway,doing something is better than nothing.
Atleast the Airline industry bothered to acknowledge and rectify the damage they are causing to the environment.There are a whole bunch of other industries who think the environment is a public loo.Guys,wake up!Do something.This world isnt just yours,its mine too.
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