Consciousness

The development of the human desire to enjoy is revealed to us today in all its nuances, from power struggles between relatives to wars… — The development of the human desire to enjoy is revealed to us today in all its nuances, from power struggles between relatives to wars between countries and blocs. This desire leads us to reveal our evil human nature so that we understand that we are unable to continue living this…

It is all there is — Feeling the heat The brightening of the sun Warming the earth Making worms stretch and yawn Time for bed. Flowers unfurling Colours displayed Sending out scents Making hummingbirds hum Time to feed. Swinging through canopies Monkeys on the trail Babies strapped to bellies Yellowed leaves rustle in the breeze Time to fall. Playing tag Lizards bask on rotting logs Each one chase one Eggs to be laid Time for fun.

As a thought experiment, imagine participating 24/7 in a completely immersive computer game, one in which you agree to blot out your… — As a thought experiment, imagine participating 24/7 in a completely immersive computer game, one in which you agree to blot out your everyday identity temporarily to enhance the immediacy of the experience. If we were living in such a simulation, and had no knowledge of this, then a natural first…

A completely new world of profound wisdom will emerge from a simple thing such as a silent walk in the forrest. Tune in… — It’s been almost 2 weeks since I arrived to Sattva Yoga Academy for a Yog Vedantic Teacher Training in the Yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas. Being depleted of traveling and meeting new people, the first days were all about the connection to the…

Explaining what Tracking means, what Trackers are, how they work, and everything you need to know about your privacy online. — Table of contents Introduction to Web Tracking What is Web Tracking? What is a Web Tracker? Why you should know about Web Tracking Tracking Mechanisms Cookies Super Cookies FingerPrinters Embedded Scripts First-party vs Third-party Trackers What is a first-party tracker? What is a third-party tracker?

How does love feel? — How does love feel? My mother says that I started walking assisted by a balloon. How endearing that is. It was all in my mind, of course. I held that balloon as one holds on to hope when older. While in despair, only that thin chord of light upholds you…

Against the tide — I have given myself a challenge — to be able to complete a steep, uphill one-mile run. The time to achievement is about six months but I am allowing myself some flexibility, with the aim of making this milestone in less. But hear me, it is one long-arse road constructed…