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The Quiet Erosion of Dialogue
The Quiet Erosion of Dialogue
When Conversations Avoid Depth
Freedom Preetham
Jan 15
Greenland Is A Transformational Economic Opportunity for the United States
Greenland Is A Transformational Economic Opportunity for the United States
Freedom Preetham
Jan 14
The Truth About Hard Work
The Truth About Hard Work
When young professionals asks you “how many hours should I work per week?” What do they mean? What is the real question they are asking?
Freedom Preetham
Jan 11
Can We Create Life Synthetically?
Can We Create Life Synthetically?
I constantly think about this. How advanced should we be to create life? The question of whether we can create life is as unsettling as it…
Freedom Preetham
Dec 9, 2024
The Parasite of Belief in Spirituality
The Parasite of Belief in Spirituality
I am scared of the “belief” people. They are quite insidious.
Freedom Preetham
Nov 26, 2024
The Messiah Within
The Messiah Within
From the moment humans began to dream, we have carried the image of the savior. A figure who steps into the chaos of existence, who binds…
Freedom Preetham
Nov 21, 2024
AI’s Fatal Blindspot Leading to the Death of a 14yr Old Boy
AI’s Fatal Blindspot Leading to the Death of a 14yr Old Boy
I recently learned of an incident that left me deeply disturbed. A 14-year-old boy took his life after engaging with a character.ai…
Freedom Preetham
Nov 14, 2024
The Paradox Of Purpose
The Paradox Of Purpose
And the Death of Ego
Freedom Preetham
Nov 3, 2024
Eat the Rich? The Billionaire Tax Paradox and a Capitalistic Solution
Eat the Rich? The Billionaire Tax Paradox and a Capitalistic Solution
America has a fascination with its wealthiest citizens. There are only 813 billionaires who hold an immense share of influence and…
Freedom Preetham
Nov 1, 2024
Raising Humans, Not Just Kids
Raising Humans, Not Just Kids
Freedom Preetham
Oct 30, 2024
Ekalavya ~ The Unquenchable Inferno Of Learning and Mastery
Ekalavya ~ The Unquenchable Inferno Of Learning and Mastery
Let me tell you the story of Ekalavya. The greatest archer who ever lived. The one who surpassed Arjuna, not because of privilege, but…
Freedom Preetham
Oct 27, 2024
Are we Offloading the Very Essence of Our Minds and Getting Dumber?
Are we Offloading the Very Essence of Our Minds and Getting Dumber?
I grew up in India in a time when there were no online navigation tools or even effective road signs and mile markers. I used to remember…
Freedom Preetham
Oct 23, 2024
Why AGI Isn’t Enough: The Case for Life-Centered Intelligence
Why AGI Isn’t Enough: The Case for Life-Centered Intelligence
Freedom Preetham
Oct 21, 2024
Is California Doomed?
Is California Doomed?
There’s a persistent narrative circulating in certain circles, painting California as a failed state and San Francisco as a failed city…
Freedom Preetham
Oct 21, 2024
The Future of Transparent Intelligence
The Future of Transparent Intelligence
I want a transparent, intelligent shard of glass, an invisible earpiece, my own oracle, a personal agent that strips away the noise of…
Freedom Preetham
Oct 20, 2024
By 2030, 100% of Radiologists’ Current Job will be Done by AI
By 2030, 100% of Radiologists’ Current Job will be Done by AI
Ever since Geoffrey Hinton predicted that AI could replace radiologists, debates have sprung up arguing why this won’t happen. Many memes…
Freedom Preetham
Oct 13, 2024
The Unintended Consequences of a Wealth Tax: A Founder’s Perspective
The Unintended Consequences of a Wealth Tax: A Founder’s Perspective
Several states in the United States have proposed wealth tax measures aimed at taxing high-net-worth individuals to address income…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 24, 2024
The Dynamics of Wealth Among the Top 1% in the USA
The Dynamics of Wealth Among the Top 1% in the USA
The wealth of the top 1% in America is often discussed in terms of staggering figures and vast disparities. Yet, to truly understand this…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 23, 2024
Where Are the Moderates?
Where Are the Moderates?
I believe that democracy is an experiment. An experiment to build a better life. A better life not just for oneself, but for everyone…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 22, 2024
Leading Without Mentoring
Leading Without Mentoring
I believe leadership transcends the simplistic act of dispensing wisdom in neatly packaged phrases or orchestrating transformative…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 18, 2024
The Cost of Cynicism: Intellectual Posturing and the Rise of Antipathy
The Cost of Cynicism: Intellectual Posturing and the Rise of Antipathy
Freedom Preetham
Aug 10, 2024
The Hype Paradox — Intellectual Integrity vs. Charlatanism
The Hype Paradox — Intellectual Integrity vs. Charlatanism
Hype is an insidious force. At its core, hype involves taking an exaggerated and exalted position on a concept or idea. It’s not merely…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 30, 2024
Colonial Echoes and Prolific Writers
Colonial Echoes and Prolific Writers
Do you know which countries have produced numerous renowned writers and literary works, often characterized by a sophisticated use of the…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 29, 2024
The Evolving Perception of Authorship in the Age of AI
The Evolving Perception of Authorship in the Age of AI
In a recent post titled “Addressing the Statistics of The Word “Delve” Being High Indicating You Use ChatGPT”, I addressed the probable…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 27, 2024
Addressing the Statistics of The Word “Delve” Being High Indicating You Use ChatGPT
Addressing the Statistics of The Word “Delve” Being High Indicating You Use ChatGPT
Freedom Preetham
Jul 26, 2024
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