The Erosion of Intellectual Standards and Expertise Paradox

Just finished streaming Episode 395 of the Making Sense podcast. What an apt remark Sam makes on the current situation. We’re living through a peculiar moment in human history where the democratization of information—which should, in theory, make us smarter—has paradoxically made us more confused, or shall I say “Amusing ourselves to death” as Neil Postman bluntly put it across over 3 decades ago. For those not finding it in them to read the book, here is a video https://youtu....

December 13, 2024 · 3 min · Deepak Shilkar

My interest in philosophy

I tread a path that is between nihilism and existentialism. If you are suicidal or tend to have very ill opinion of the world, read at your own risk (I’d rather you don’t). I started reading philosophy passively picking up books from my uncle’s table randomly and eventually , I have found myself drawn to both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions. This journey is not merely academic; it’s a profound exploration where science and philosophy entwine, challenging and enriching our understanding of the world and ourselves....

October 23, 2023 · 4 min · Deepak Shilkar