Automation running amuckI was alarmed when most of the warning lights came up on my Subaru Forester one fine day a few weeks ago. One of them was indicating a…5d ago5d ago
On automation and redundanciesThree events made me think about the topic of automation and redundancies. First one was collision of a containership with a vital bridge…Oct 11Oct 11
They called us exceptionalI just finished reading a book that chronicles the experience of a woman with Indian parents growing up in this country. Titled “They…Sep 1Sep 1
I am eager to find outThe current world is filled with many uncertainties that may not be resolved in my remaining life time. So, what if there is a way…Aug 1Aug 1
I am in awe!I am an engineer with a strong affinity for science. I firmly believe that science will be able to keep answering our questions about the…Jun 1Jun 1
Edge of knowledge about lifeA fascinating book I read recently is by a famous science writer, Lawrence Krauss. The title of the book is “The Edge of Knowledge…May 1May 1
BesiegedI received what I thought to be a message from postal service, informing me that I needed to provide some more details so that they can…Apr 1Apr 1
How to know a personI just finished a book called ‘How to know a Person’ written by David Brooks, a well-known writer and a columnist. He begins by saying…Mar 1Mar 1
BoliviaIt is challenging for Americans to enter Bolivia, the poor and land locked country in South America. The instructions on what you need to…Feb 1Feb 1