Bioluminescence is derived from both Greek and Latin words, bio meaning “live” and lumen meaning “light.” Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light from living organisms. It is a form of chemiluminescence. It was initially referred to as “animal light” in ancient Chinese poetry, but Aristotle recorded bioluminescence in detail during his study as organisms were capable of self-luminosity.
It is seen in a wide range of living things, including bacteria, fungi, insects, sea invertebrates, fish, octopuses, and other aquatic creatures. Some articles state that certain mammals like platypuses glow under UV light.
Most organisms emit light because of the chemical reaction, and a few organisms have light organs called photophores. The reaction requires the substrate (luciferin) and the enzyme (luciferase or photoprotein). The substrate is oxidized into the products in an excited state (oxyluciferin) and emits extra energy in the form of light.
Some organisms synthesize luciferin on their own. While others absorb it from others in the form of food or through symbiotic relationships. Most of the reactions involve luciferin and luciferase; if not, they are catalyzed by photoprotein.
It was interesting to read that an article stated that some lower organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, may be an evolutionary holdover from periods when the Earth’s atmosphere contained little oxygen and was toxic to primitive organisms. Even after adapting to an oxygen-rich environment, bioluminescence may represent a defense mechanism that neutralizes oxygen. However, it is still unclear where most bioluminescent systems came from in terms of evolution.
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PS: Detailed instructions for photographing sea sparkle.
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Bounded between the four walls of a pitch-dark
room;
She lies, staring at a painting on the wall.
The warm breeze soothed her body yet,
Her mind still wandered around the totality.
Rummaged through her memories in search of the same;
For that thing that would put her at peace;
To her tuck into delectable food than before;
And to put her into a sound and soulful sleep.
Thought it to be delusional, having failed,
Moved her eyes off Buddha and sighed,
Swirling back into her chaotic world!
Yes, it’s about writer’s block. I didn’t know even an amateur struggles with writing about a topic and I wasn’t aware of the term. I believe it wasn’t due to the search for new, original ideas but rather to having too many topics to write on and perfectionism. There are many factors to be considered while writing, such as finding an interesting topic, building a story, keeping the audience engaged, sharing the information, etc.
My biggest mistake was scheduling the writing and wanting it to be perfect. Ideas usually come to me when I’m about to fall asleep or taking my dog for a walk, but when I sit down to write, they vanish. One more reason is that I had too many topics on my mind (the Elephant Whisperers, Dogs, and the Summary of The Obstacle is the Way, Ayali). The Internet and social media fed us with a wide range of information and focus becomes scarce.
Here are a few tips or exact words from my favorite writers that I came across while searching for a solution.
Novelist William Maughan said there are three rules to good writing. “Unfortunately no one knows what they are.”
Writer’s block is a myth. Until you have done fifty thousand words of bad writing, you have no idea if you’re a writer or not.
While experimenting with ideas, stay in the middle between the writing style of your favorite writer and your unique style in the beginning and can scale it up.
Good ideas can’t be scheduled. There is no specific time to receive mail from Godin.
Sleep on everything before hitting the publish button.
Get feedback from people who a) believe in you b) root for you c) be completely aware that what they’re reading isn’t your max potential but you experimenting, gaining confidence, and trying to figure out your voice.
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India’s population stood at 1.417 billion at the end of 2022, according to estimates from the World Population Review. As of January 23, the population stands at 1.423 billion, and it’s expected to reach the milestone in the latter part of the year. While China’s population is aging quickly and shrank in 2022 for the first time since the final year of the Great Famine in the 1960s, half of India’s population is under the age of 30. India is expected to have a large working population by the year 2100.
Though the population of India is growing, inequality in terms of income and gender also widens. Five percent of Indians own more than 60 percent of the country’s wealth, while the bottom 50 percent of India’s population possess only three percent of the wealth, according to Oxfam India’s latest report.
India ranks 123 and 135 globally according to the world inequality report and the gender gap index, respectively. Along with that, there has been a rise in unemployment over the years.
A few articles say that some younger Indians, aspiring to white-collar work, are deferring employment rather than laboring in a factory. About half of the potential workers under the age of 30 aren’t even looking for jobs. When asked about the differences between the Bay Area and India, Julie Zhuo stated that young people in India prefer a sense of stability and the prospect of working in a prestigious company over working in a startup.
The Indian business elite is optimistic despite the changes. Startups and unicorns are becoming more common, and both groups are flourishing. According to the report, India is fundamentally doing very well despite the disruption in supply chains, the rise in oil prices, the inflation crisis, and the war crisis. Here is the ranking of the top 25 economies and the reference scenario in 2030, 2050, and 2100.
Leaving that behind, there was an interesting podcast on the behavior of Indian consumers. The major highlights discussed are
Collective spending over individualistic spending
Different Marshall hierarchy of needs (social status)
The majority of annual income is spent on weddings, education, and health
Less female labor participation compared to other countries like China, the US, South Korea, etc. (the percentage has even dropped after the pandemic).
Trust is hyperlocal or hypernational
Most of the financial products are held by men
Best years for building a tech startup
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Thiruvalluvar, a Tamil poet and philosopher, authored Thirukkural, consisting of 1330 Kurals, each with only seven words. Celebrated on Jan 15 in Tamil Nadu.
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Thiruvalluvar, known as Valluvar is a Tamil poet and philosopher. He is the author of Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்), a collection of couplets on virtue, wealth, and love. Thirukkural consists of 1330 Kurals and each kural has only seven words. The above picture is a statue of Valluvar standing on an island in Kanyakumari. Thiruvalluvar day is usually celebrated on Jan 15 in the state of Tamil Nadu to honor him and his works on Tamil Literature. Here are a few kurals with English translations.
உடைமையுள் இன்மை விருந்தோம்பல் ஓம்பா
மடமை மடவார்கண் உண்டு (8)There are fools who choose to be poor despite possessing wealth, by not being hospitable to guests.
குழலினி தியாழினி தென்பதம் மக்கள்
மழலைச்சொல் கேளா தவர் (66)Only those who don't listen to their baby's sweet babble will claim that a flute or yazh sounds melodious.
புகழ்பட வாழாதார் தந்நோவார் தம்மை
இகழ்வாரை நோவ தெவன் (237)Why do those, who live no fame, instead of blaming themselves, blame those who revile them
புணர்ச்சி பழகுதல் வேண்டா உணர்ச்சிதான்
நட்பாங் கிழமை தரும் (785)Friendship is forged on shared feelings; physical proximity or long association is inconsequential.
பகைநட்பாக் கொண்டொழுகும் பண்புடை யாளன்
தகைமைக்கண் தங்கிற் றுலகு (874)The one with the virtue of turning a foe into a friend, the world shall rest under the sway of his virtuosity.
கள்ளுண்ணாப் போழ்திற் களித்தானைக் காணுங்கால்
உள்ளான்கொல் உண்டதன் சோர்வு (930)While sober, will he not think of his crapulence,
when he sees others sloshed under the influence?
உழுவார் உலகத்தார்க் காணியஃ தாற்றா
தெழுவாரை எல்லாம் பொறுத்து (1032)Farmers are the linchpin of the world,
All others not farming, it does hold.
இன்றும் வருவது கொல்லோ நெருநலும்
கொன்றது போலும் நிரப்பு (1048)Did not my privation kill me yesterday?
Does it have to be back again today?
ஏதிலார் போலப் பொதுநோக்கு நோக்குதல்
காதலார் கண்ணே உள (1099)We give each other such distant looks, like we're strangers.
Only Lovers can do that.
கண்டுகேட் டுண்டுயிர்த் துற்றறியும் ஐம்புலனும்
ஒண்தொடி கண்ணே உள (1101)The five senses of sight, aural, taste, smell and touch come alive
only with this girl of gleaming bangles.
மதியும் மடந்தை முகனும் அறியா
பதியின் கலங்கிய மீன் (1116)The glistening moon that wanes and waxes is marred by vacant spaces. Is there a single taint on my maiden's face?
உடம்பொ டுயிரிடை என்னமற் றன்ன
மடந்தையொ டெம்மிடை நட்பு (1122)What is the soul to the body?
Such is the bond between me and my lady.
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Stoicism, founded by Zeno of Citium, emphasizes virtue, self-control, and acceptance of the present moment for happiness and freedom.
Stoicism is a philosophy that originated in ancient Greece and was founded by the philosopher Zeno of Citium. It is a system of ethics that emphasizes the importance of living by reason and virtue. It also teaches that self-control, wisdom, and acceptance of the present moment are the keys to happiness.
One of the central ideas of Stoicism is that we cannot control external events, but we can control how we react to them. This means that rather than attempting to change the world around us, we should stay focused on changing ourselves and how we respond to the challenges we face.
“To achieve freedom and happiness, you need to grasp this basic truth: some things in life are under your control, and others are not.”
– Epictetus
Another important aspect of Stoicism is the concept of virtue. According to Stoicism, virtue is the highest good, and the pursuit of virtue should be the primary goal in life. This includes virtues such as wisdom, justice, courage, and self-control.
Stoicism also emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and not getting caught up in regrets about the past or anxiety about the future. This is achieved through the practice of mindfulness and the acceptance of whatever comes our way, whether it is good or bad.
This reminds me of a movie called Everything Everywhere all at once. I resonated a lot with Jobu Tupaki. I believe it was a conflict between nihilism and stoicism. Nihilism was of greater help to survive during dark periods. Though, It didn’t give me hope, it did give me something to cling onto.
I am not here to argue about which side of the philosophy is better. Both have their own perspectives and approach. In the end, it all comes down to deciding the purpose or meaning of life.
I believe that Stoicism kind of gives hope, a proactive approach, focuses on the present moment, and cherishes the few good moments that happened in life. It could be because I am currently reading the book “The Obstacles in the Way.”
“In life, we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to it. That is the essence of stoicism.”
– Ryan Holiday
I started exploring Stoicism recently and I would say, I am a newbie in the world of stoicism and trying to practice it. Let’s see what it takes to destroy the bagel. Ending this with a meme.
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The discovery of multiple selves leads to introspection on authenticity, decision-making, and embracing complexity, in a continuous process of growth.
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One such solitude led to the discovery of multiple versions of myself. This isn’t about resolutions or achieving the highest productivity using mental models for the best version of oneself. A little more introspection.
We are different when we are with family, friends, relatives, colleagues, acquaintances, strangers, and especially with ourselves. Our relationships with our family and coworkers are not the same. The most would have been witnessed by family and close friends, the best and most humble version by coworkers and superiors, and the worst by haters. Might be because of the expectations, culture, social norms or social conditioning. Enough that, when we’re by ourselves, are we truly ourselves? That, in which the brain highlights every mistake made since childhood, will be the worst.
Are we fake around people or multi-faced? Or Can we define ourselves as a whole irrespective of people and situations? I am not quite certain about it.
Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. –– Stephen Covey
How can one make wiser choices? There are a lot of mental models for making better decisions. So far, I’m learning from the mistakes that I have made.
People have unique personalities and may behave differently depending on their characteristics and tendencies. We are complex evolving individuals with many facets, layers of experiences, and feelings that cause us to behave in various ways depending on the situation. It is better to embrace different versions than to defend against them.
The best part is that enhancing ourselves and exploring who we truly are is an iterative process.
Ending this with a quote from
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man – Heraclitus
There are a lot of female-centric movies coming up in the cine industry. The focus of the aforementioned films is domestic violence, or more specifically intimate partner violence.
When it comes to Darlings, the main character takes help from her mother to teach him a lesson. The most likable part is when the main lead narrates the story of a frog and a scorpion at the end. The scorpion asks the frog for a piggyback ride across the river, but the frog has trust issues. Eventually, the scorpion stays true to its nature and stings the frog.
Ammu revolves around a traditional family where domestic violence is considered to be normal. The main lead is married to an inspector who pretends to be against domestic violence. His true nature and intentions were exposed within the four walls. She seeks help from a murderer to set a trap for the abuser.
Though both movies enlighten on the issue faced by married women, the protagonist seeks support from others. I am not quite sure about getting assistance from others in real life. Yes, I understand; it’s a film.
JJJJH was quite different from the above and was realistic in some parts. The film starts with her childhood, when her parents appeared to be liberal but were actually a normalized patriarchal, conservative middle-class family. Being brought up in a family where her brother gets all the attention, she falls in love with a professor in college who fakes feminism to gain credibility. The story begins when she is married to a person who runs a poultry business. Most of the female characters in this movie (be it mother, MIL, or SIL) normalize intimate violence. Having realized that there is no one to rescue, including her parents, she learns self-defense.
Most of the women would have related to many parts of this story. It would be much better if the writer gave more importance to her thoughts and her agony, along with the male lead, who is more concerned about his bruised ego than getting beat up. The movie also brings out how the male lead relatives tame the heroine by suggesting the idea of impregnation. When she struggles to find work after moving away from her family, the value of education is emphasized. It’s hard to bring about a change when the partner (male or female) normalizes the intimate violence.
This kind of situation reminds me of a conversation between Tae oh and In kyu from the world of the married. It goes as
You want to ruin her and make sure that she doesn't go anywhere. ...... You probably want to destroy her and make her admit that you're the only man in her life.
Will it bring a change in the minds of victims and abusers after watching movies/series based on domestic violence? Or will it be just a film that entertains people for hours?
It was challenging for me to properly cite the references as I was writing the previous post. Though we can link to the reference, I am not quite sure about the reference at the end in WordPress. Mendeley is a free and open-source reference management application. It helps to cite sources and organize references according to the required style at the end of the article.
It is software where the reference (citations or PDF) can be added to the desktop app. This can be linked in Word’s Reference section. It also includes certain styles like APA, and, Chicago, etc. We can cite it in the appropriate style as the draft is being created. All references will be listed at the end of the document, following the work (thesis or research article), in the appropriate order (alphabetic or chronological). This saves a ton of time.
I recommend Endnote, though Mendeley was quite easier to work with. Here is a comparison of different reference management softwares.
I don’t have much expertise in other tools like Endnote or Zotero. I do recall using Endnote for my postgraduate thesis. Editing the references takes more time than learning how to use this tool. There are numerous tutorials regarding this on YouTube. Choose what best meets your needs and save some time.
Carrots, belonging to the Apiaceae family, have a complex evolutionary history. Purple and white carrots were cultivated before orange carrots. Cheers!
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Orange carrot/Western carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a root vegetable and it is commonly found in the markets. Carrots belong to the Apiaceae family, which also includes a significant number of vegetables, herbs, and spices like celery, parsley, fennel, coriander, and cumin.
Eastern carrot (purple carrot) cultivation was seen in the regions of Iran and Afghanistan from 900 to 1000 A.D. The purple pigmentation was due to the presence of anthocyanin. Western carrots cultivation was reported during the 1700s A.D in the Netherlands. Carotenoids, α- and β-carotene and xanthophyll are responsible for the carrot’s orange to yellow pigmentation. Here is the domestication of carrots from the beginning.
The evolutionary history of carrots seems quite complex and mysterious. When it comes to carrot domestication, it is clear that purple or white carrots were cultivated before western carrots. Wild carrots are the ancestors but it’s argued that domesticated carrots descend directly from them.
Wild carrots were short, tough, bitter, and mostly used for aesthetic purposes. Western cultivars are separated from wild and eastern cultivated carrots, and some inbred lines have a purified genetic pattern shared with western cultivated accessions, reflecting the intensive breeding practiced in western regions.1
It was also reported that in the 17th century, Dutch growers cultivated orange carrots as a tribute to William of Orange, who led the the struggle for Dutch independence, and the color stuck. There is no solid reference to support the statement. However, there were paintings of orange carrots in the Byzantine illustration (512 A.D.).
Whatever the reason (Dutch, color, or carotene) for the domestication of carrots, they are rich in carotenes and vitamin A.3
Yet, one more study showed that purple carrots have more. However, the purple carrots were rich in nutraceutical components.4Philipp W. Simon, a carrot geneticist has done tremendous work on the crop, and the information is available online.
Interestingly, these carrots diverged from grapes 113 million years ago, from kiwifruits 101 million years ago, and potatoes and tomatoes 90.5 million years ago.2 This might be the reason for anthocyanin and lycopene’s presence, but I am not sure about it.
It is also true that scientists are working on getting the best out of both carrots by making sure they are resistant to disease, pests, and nematodes. Other than orange carrots, these colorful carrots are not widely available in India. I wonder, how would they taste?
All these are colorful, and the evolution and the history seem interesting. Be it white, yellow, purple, or orange, won’t it be lovely to see these beautiful colors on the plate?
ChatGPT3 is groundbreaking, and it’s trending on social media. It is a conversational AI assistant that provides answers to the user’s questions. The database has been cut off until 2021 and doesn’t crawl the internet to search for new information. This is made by OpenAI and programmed to write and simulate human conversation. It’s free for now.
ChatGP3 is not the first AI bot, there have been Tay, Xiaoice and others. Its not surprising to see that AI is evolving, but that’s happening so soon.
This reminds me of a reel shared by Joe Rogan on Instagram. I am not very sure how it’s going to be in the future. There are possibilities for jobs to be taken by AI, and I wonder where humans can gain the upper hand. Some may have been discouraged by AI writing tools, and here is the response I received from ChatGP3.
“It’s unlikely that AI will ever fully “take over” humans. While AI systems can perform certain tasks more efficiently than humans, they are still limited in many ways and are not capable of replacing human intelligence or consciousness. AI systems are designed to assist humans and make our lives easier, but they are not capable of replacing us or making decisions on their own. It’s important to remember that AI is a tool, and like any tool, it is only as good as the person using it. As long as AI is used responsibly and ethically, it can be a valuable asset to humanity”.
And, of course, there is concern about the evolution of AI. Perhaps they will take over. Who knows! ChatGP3 takes a few minutes to respond, yet it was fun and interesting.
There was an article written by Seth Godin titled, “And what if you can’t tell?” As the AI tools get better, it’s harder to differentiate them. I believe sapiens still have the advantage of creativity and consciousness.
So far, humans have written content, which has been crawled by robots and indexed in search results. Later, the stuff will be created by AI bots and indexed by them. Isn’t it funny? Are we participants in an unknown game with unpredictable rules and regulations?
Lol. Maybe I am hilarious right now!
Let us keep on playing the game.
I’d like to conclude this conservation with a quote from Richard Feynman.
I was on the train just like this old man, staring out the window, lost in my thoughts for the last weekend’s travel. It’s usual for thoughts to attack us with gun-pointing truths. This question, in particular, stayed with me for a longer period, and I was convincing myself of the best possible answer.
This is one of the unanswered questions. I am not quite certain whether it should be defined as qualitative or quantitative. I believe there is no universal definition, and people’s perceptions of themselves and others differ. Here is the conversation that I had with myself.
Is it appropriate to say “career” when the question is posed? Adulthood is spent working for the career we choose. Can a person be defined in this single bracket of being called a doctor, scientist, engineer, nurse, salesman, or day worker? What if the person changes their path to becoming something else? Then, it appears to be an ineffective metric.
How about the wealth and money possessed by an individual? Well, people who own a Porsche, LV, Chanel, Gucci, or Rolex, as well as a beach house or stocks, cannot be compared to those who are below the poverty line. This only addresses one aspect of life with money-making abilities and more materialistic possessions. Then, it can be included as a metric of survival or competitiveness, not for the above one.
Next, would it be better to adopt the trait of doing good to others? But here comes the paradox: There are no good or bad things in the world. Everything varies from person to person. Can I consider education or the degree possessed? There are people who are privileged to study what they want; some are forced by their parents; some are underprivileged. That, in my opinion, is an inappropriate option to include.
Recently, I’ve noticed people defining themselves by the number of followers they have on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, where only the highlights/better side of their lives are displayed. Can that be included as a metric? I’m not certain either.
Wouldn’t it be better if someone defined themselves by their actions, thoughts, feelings, passion, or dreams? They are all, however, in the past or the near future. They are susceptible to changes.
All of the above that is mentioned here is prone to change, and I am not here to say that change is permanent and blah, blah. What defines it if none of the above apply? When someone asks me the above question, a lot of things come to mind that I’m not entirely sure about.
Perhaps the way a person reacts in the present defines him, her, or them. Actions or reactions at the moment can be used to say whether that person has had a certain number of experiences. Whether positive or negative, one’s experiences shape and define one. I am not quite certain about it either yet convincing.
Henceforth, there is no specific definition as such. Even, though I’m trying to express my definitions based on current perceptions yet not definite one. Find your definition using your terms, and following this up is not advised
“My Mister/My Ahjussi” is a compelling, slice-of-life drama about growth, kindness, and resilience, featuring impactful characters and profound quotes.
“My Mister/My Ahjussi” is one of the best series or dramas I have seen. It is written by one of my favorite writer. This is not from a random K-pop fan and it’s not a rom-com. Trust me, My Mister is a slice of life that includes poverty, work, kindness, love, marriage, infidelity, family, friends, greed, mentorship, etc.
The plot revolves around a collision between a man (Doog Hoon) in his forties carrying his weights and a woman (Ji an) in her twenties. It has sixteen episodes. It’s definitely worth the time.
Doog Hoon works for a construction company, is married to a lawyer, and has a son. He lives a normal, mundane life according to his principles. He has two dependent elder brothers and a mother. A bunch of neighborhood friends accompanies them to morning football matches and late-night drinks. He is unaware of his wife’s infidelity. Ji works as an assistant in the same organization. Her parents abandoned her with a mountain of debt and a deaf and dumb grandmother to care for.
The story centres around these two main characters and how they help each other grow as happy people. Their relationship cannot be classified as love, mentorship, respect, elder-younger, or anything else. I honestly don’t understand it, but I adore it. I’m not here to narrate the entire screenplay, but a few lines or scripts have left an indelible impression on me.
"All humans are bound to see things that they desire. They end up searching for the things that they want to see within themselves in the outside world. If your heart is good then you won’t see a single thing that you hate in this world."
"Life, in a way, is a struggle between internal and external forces, too. No matter what happens, you'll be able to withstand anything if you have sufficient internal forces."
"You are the one to decide. If you consider it to be no big deal, then it is no big deal."
"All right, let’s do it. All right, let’s do it! Let’s see this through until the end! Let’s just see how far I can go. I’m curious, too… to see just what I will do when I am completely ruined. And what kind of person I will become. Let’s do it."
"It’s difficult to be around a person who saw you so vulnerable."
"It’s easy for people who have money to become good people."
"The thing about human beings is... they live their entire lives in fear that they'll become failures. At first, I was truly happy that Director Park had become a failure. Because Director Park seemed to be fine... despite having failed, it made me think, "it's okay to fail." :"it's nothing, really." "you can still be happy."
"Everyone struggles for their whole life trying to have things. So they live their entire lives trying to prove themselves to everyone. But nobody truly knows what they are gaining by doing that."
"I'm so sick of this world filled with people who all act like they're amazing."
"So why did you have to go to such lengths to dig out someone's painful past? Isn't it only humane to try and let others forget about their past as much as we want to forget our own?"
"The world was filled with stories of people cheating on each other. But when it became my own story, I can't describe it."
"Sometimes I wish I could just have it displayed on the LED billboards for everyone in the world to see instead of living in such fear for the rest of my life."
"I’m going to go to your grandmother’s funeral and you should come to my mother’s funeral. It’s not going to be an awkward and uncomfortable relationship, even if we see each other later on, let’s be able to greet each other warmly and be able to act like we know one another, let’s do that."
"The mere fact that there's someone cheering me on like that helps me breathe."
Recently, I came across a video on YouTube. It was a conversation between Edward Snowden (I didn’t completely read the wiki, I swear) and Joe Rogan. The podcast is for about three hours, and I saw a clip of that one for twenty-four minutes. Those few minutes of conservation gave me a panic attack. Lol. Edward points out how smartphones monitor us and how they stay active even when the screen is locked or turned off. The mobile nudges you every minute with a bunch of notifications. He also points out that the basic phones with removable batteries are better, but it’s way harder to go back to button phones.
In the same week, I read an article about data breaches. The breaches happen even at giant companies, and here are the numbers for 2022 and 2021. In the world of the tech era, it is getting difficult to protect your passwords, credentials, important documents, etc. We have “n” a number of accounts (bank accounts, Gmail, Outlook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Netflix, Amazon, and so on), and creating a unique password for each one of them is such a hectic task. The most tedious task of creating passwords is remembering them exactly. This reminds me of a meme.
This has happened a lot. Setting a unique and strong password is important. I read that adding salt and pepper to the password makes it even harder to crack. Here is an article that explains it well.
NordPass, one of the password managers, has recently published an article on the top 200 most common passwords.
Top five passwords used in the World
password
123456
123456789
guest
qwerty
Top five passwords used in India
password
123456
12345678
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The universe’s beauty is connected by the golden ratio, seen in art, nature, and architecture, even in the Fibonacci sequence.
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The universe is vast and mysterious. Many things make you feel amused by their beauty. Paintings of Leonardo da Vinci (Mona Lisa, Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man), a spiraling galaxy, a sunflower, aloe, pine apples, cones, shells, petal arrangements, a pyramid, etc.) are alluring and delightful.
What is the link between a spiral galaxy and a human face or a sunflower?
When these objects are looked at closely, the common thing that is found among all of them is the golden ratio.
A golden ratio is an irrational number that’s approximately equal to 1.618. It is represented by the Greek symbol Phi. It is found when a line is divided into two parts and when the total length of the line is divided by the long part of the line equals the long part of the line divided by the short part of the line.
This golden ratio is more prevalent, and it is used by many architects, such as on the Pyramid, Parthenon, and Big Temple at Thanjavur. The elements on the plants, animals, buildings, or objects are arranged and adjusted based on this ratio, creating a sense of harmony and making things attractive. It’s not that everything has a golden ratio, but there are a few things that do.
Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Series
The Fibonacci series is a sequence of numbers (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, and so on). When you add the last two numbers, you will get the next number, and the ratio of these is 1.6.
1 + 1 = 2, 1 + 2 = 3, 2 + 3 = 5, 3 + 5 = 8, so on
3/2 = 1.5, 5/3 = 1.6, 8/5 = 1.6, so on
It is also called nature’s universal rule.
Leonardo Pisano Bogollo
The Fibonacci sequence was developed by Leonardo Pisano Bigollo, also known as Leonardo of Pisa and Fibonacci (which means “son of Bonacci”). Liber Abaci (the Book of the Abacus) is a famous book published by him. It demonstrated how superior the Hindu-Arabic arithmetic system was to the Roman numeral system, and it demonstrated how the Hindu-Arabic arithmetic system could be employed to benefit Italian merchants. The Fibonacci sequence evolved from a mathematical problem about rabbit mating posed in the Liber Abaci.
This sequence and the golden ratio are used by artists, architects, and designers to make things look captivating.
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