There is a widely held notion that does plenty of damage:the notion of "scientifically proved".Nearly an oxymoron.The very foundation of science is to keep the door open to doubt. Therefore a good scientist is never "certain".Lack of certainty is precisely what makes conclusions more reliable than the conclusions of those who are certain. Failure to appreciate the value of uncertainty is at the origin of much silliness in our society. .......

The Uselesslness Of Certainty 

.........Knowledge itself is probabilistic in nature.A better understanding of the meaning of "probability"--and especially realizing that we don't need (and never possess) "scientifically proved " facts but only a sufficiently high degree of probability in order to make decisions-would improve everybody's conceptual toolkit.

Featuring a foreword by David Brooks, This Will Make You Smarter presents brilliant—but accessible—ideas to expand every mind. What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to the world’s most influential thinkers. Their visionary answers flow from the frontiers of psychology, philosophy, economics, physics, sociology, and more. Surprising and enlightening, these insights will revolutionize the way you think about yourself and the world. Contributors include: Daniel Kahneman on the “focusing illusion” Jonah Lehrer on controlling attention Richard Dawkins on experimentation Aubrey De Grey on conquering our fear of the unknown Martin Seligman on the ingredients of well-being Nicholas Carr on managing “cognitive load” Steven Pinker on win-win negotiating Daniel Goleman on understanding our connection to the natural world Matt Ridley on tapping collective intelligence Lisa Randall on effective theorizing Brian Eno on “ecological vision” J. Craig Venter on the multiple possible origins of life Helen Fisher on temperament Sam Harris on the flow of thought Lawrence Krauss on living with uncertainty

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Science & Nature

Featuring a foreword by David Brooks, This Will Make You Smarter presents brilliant—but accessible—ideas to expand every mind. What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to the world’s most influential thinkers. Their visionary answers flow from the frontiers of psychology, philosophy, economics, physics, sociology, and more. Surprising and enlightening, these insights will revolutionize the way you think about yourself and the world.Contributors include: <ul><li>Daniel Kahneman on the “focusing illusion” </li><li>Jonah Lehrer on controlling attention </li><li>Richard Dawkins on experimentation </li><li>Aubrey De Grey on conquering our fear of the unknown </li><li>Martin Seligman on the ingredients of well-being</li><li>Nicholas Carr on managing “cognitive load” </li><li>Steven Pinker on win-win negotiating </li><li>Daniel Goleman on understanding our connection to the natural world</li><li>Matt Ridley on tapping collective intelligence </li><li>Lisa Randall on effective theorizing </li><li>Brian Eno on “ecological vision” </li><li>J. Craig Venter on the multiple possible origins of life  </li><li>Helen Fisher on temperament </li><li>Sam Harris on the flow of thought </li><li>Lawrence Krauss on living with uncertainty</li></ul>

John Brockman

This Will Make You Smarter

Ever thought ,is it so bad to have moments of stress or anxiety?We have assumed it to be something very vicious and the very thought of this that we will go through stress and anxiety makes us suffer more.We are anxious about being anxious.We must have place for certain bad things in life as we have for good things.It is necessary to go through the moments when we feel lost ,when we get into the loop of overthinking,when we feel we are alone.Accepting and going through all colours (bright or dark)of spectrum of life provides a depth to our experiences.

1.Don't fight  it

"Your real resume is just a catalog of all your suffering"

"Even the glorious fire is surrounded by smoke "Understand this ,as a man you aren't designed to be perfect.Nature has no concept of absolute perfection.No one is ever going to be perfect.while doing something ,don't put labels or burdens on yourself.The best you can do is the absolute for you.

2.Don't chase perfection 

It's true that long term planning is important and pays you back but understand this you can't be so certain about the trajectory of life .All long term planning are smart guesses ,can turn out to be correct but beauty of future is that it is not bound to follow your smart guesses . Covid pandemic has shown us that completely uncertain things are certain to happen.So there is no certainty that you will get complete rest and spend nice time full of joy in future.So while working towards your goal or doing long term planning do take out time to enjoy now,chill now and live now.

3.REST NOW

Spending time with your own self is the best thing you can do to yourself.Joy is not the result of something but it happens only when you are free from all loads in your mind .Your loved ones can predict your situation but it's only you who understands it fully ,who knows what you are going through.Don't be enslaved by the views or opinions of others.Great innovations and creative arts are done by people who learned to spend time with themselves.

4.Learn to be Alone 

Having a purpose to do things beyond your personal success makes you free from all conditioning and personal problems.Knowing that you are doing something which you genuinely feel is going to make the world around you better fills you with extreme joy and satisfaction which can't be achieved by any material comfort. Do for the world and the whole world is there to take care of you not just your family or loved ones.

5.Have a purpose 

"Keep growing while enjoying the journey of life."

Few principles I learnt to get free from stress or anxiety!

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Personal Development

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Mental Health

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There are four insanities that successful people live and breathe :1.Insanely enthusiastic: The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek word enthousiasmos , meaning inspiration or possession by a god.When you are enthusiastic about something,you are not just keen and eager,you are in love with it too.You find yourself thinking, talking, dreaming, contemplating about it all the time.Consider yourself very lucky if you are insanely enthusiastic about something in life;half the job is done.

EPIC model of success

2.Insanely persistent:Persistence is not giving up no matter what.Persistence is to continue working on something with an open mind while you make improvements to progressively build your chances of success.Successful people are not afraid of changing their opinion about something.There's no wisdom in sticking to something just because you said so even tough you now know better.In other words,they continue to learn and improve.

3.Insanely independent:Champions in any field,be it corporate leadership,sports,arts,etc., are fiercely independent thinkers.They have mastered the delicate art of balancing other's inputs and opinions with their own goals and views.They don't go out seeking approval on every little matter nor do they need to be spoon fed.Paradoxically, independent people make great team players and they certainly make inspirational leaders.

4.Insanely clear:Clarity of thought is the foremost quality of successful and happy people.It's the stuff geniuses are made of. A confused person takes the longest path to success (material or spiritual). When you are clear ,you may fail ,and yet your other qualities help you make better decisions the next time vastly improving your odds of success

Stand for something worthwhile.All is possible then.What success means to you can't and ideally shouldn't come from external sources because an overwhelming majority of people around you are simply chasing success defined by others.It takes deep insighy to realise that you must have your own definition of success. And it won't be possible until you are clear about your principles and values or in ,other words ,what do you stand for?Your life will never be the same again the day you figure out the answer to this question.

Something Beyond 

6 Business Principles to Up Your Game You may have an Oscar-winning screenplay and a star-studded cast, but no scene is shot without “action.” Successful people who turn their dreams into reality do so with extraordinary hard work. Drawing from his years of experience as a serial entrepreneur who built and nurtured a number of startups into multi-million-dollar enterprises, bestselling author Om Swami opens up in this book like never before. The Heart of Success is yet another masterpiece from the monk who actually sold his Porsche and picked up a pen for a living. No matter who you are—an entrepreneur or an aspiring one, a management graduate on your first internship or a seasoned manager—by the time you finish reading this book, you will be better equipped to succeed in business and life as well as handle the responsibility that comes with success. With plenty of humor and anecdotes, find out what it takes to be successful, no matter what. OM SWAMI has touched the lives of millions around the world through his bestsellers on spirituality and wellness. An MBA from University of Technology, Sydney, he has built and exited multi-million dollar businesses. An unconventional monk, he’s the brain behind the fastest-growing meditation and kindness movement in the world: Black Lotus. Om Swami writes on his blog, os.me, twice a month, and stays away from all forms of social media.

6 Business Principles to Up Your Game You may have an Oscar-winning screenplay and a star-studded cast, but no scene is shot without “action.” Successful people who turn their dreams into reality do so with extraordinary hard work. Drawing from his years of experience as a serial entrepreneur who built and nurtured a number of startups into multi-million-dollar enterprises, bestselling author Om Swami opens up in this book like never before.   The Heart of Success is yet another masterpiece from the monk who actually sold his Porsche and picked up a pen for a living. No matter who you are—an entrepreneur or an aspiring one, a management graduate on your first internship or a seasoned manager—by the time you finish reading this book, you will be better equipped to succeed in business and life as well as handle the responsibility that comes with success.  With plenty of humor and anecdotes, find out what it takes to be successful, no matter what. OM SWAMI has touched the lives of millions around the world through his bestsellers on spirituality and wellness. An MBA from University of Technology, Sydney, he has built and exited multi-million dollar businesses. An unconventional monk, he’s the brain behind the fastest-growing meditation and kindness movement in the world: Black Lotus. Om Swami writes on his blog, os.me, twice a month, and stays away from all forms of social media.

This Will Make You Smarter

Say no to worries 🐣

The Heart of Success

Bishwamohan Jena