I am not sure if most banks in the west want to finance productivity, efficiency and sustainable economic growth. And why do I say that? Well, let’s see, a very large part of the banks' balance sheet seems to be allocated towards financial market transactions. Be it growth in lending to private equity firms,… Continue reading Are central banks now the reluctant gatekeeper of the financial markets?
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Reinventing money
All aspects of human living are now tied to money. The measurement of productivity, success, wellbeing, influence, living standards, power and authority of a society are all interlinked with money. That is our modern society of today, is it not? But how is money created? Perhaps it is time for us to understand the basics… Continue reading Reinventing money
In Banks, We Don’t Trust?
According to known history, banks as an idea began around 1,800 BC in Babylon. It started replacing moneylenders who would make loans to people. Over time banks, as independent entities became the beacon of trust in society, and started making loans as well as accepted deposits. They also changed money. Modern banking as we know… Continue reading In Banks, We Don’t Trust?
The Ancient Biohackers
Growing into an old age is natural and by design. Old is associated with tear and wear of a human body, but the pain and the aching of the physical body that comes with it can be reduced to a very large extent. Science is helping us get there, and over time, through a process… Continue reading The Ancient Biohackers
The Collective Reality
Our conscious experience is a part of reality. According to integrated information theory, consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality. In other words, it exists and is structured, specific, unified and definite. Simply put, consciousness could very likely emerge when information moves between the subsystems of an overall system. So therefore, to be conscious, an entity has… Continue reading The Collective Reality
The existing gaps in how we measure productivity and economic activities: Time for us to acknowledge that being a parent is one of the toughest profession
At times I do wish I could sit down with both my parents and reflect on my journey so far, but I am afraid I can’t do that because I lost them both few years ago. So now I keep them in my imagination, where I tend to keep most of my precious things. I… Continue reading The existing gaps in how we measure productivity and economic activities: Time for us to acknowledge that being a parent is one of the toughest profession
Pandemic – The unraveling of the society
I guess we have all seen posts shared by friends, friends of friends on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms about the pandemic. Some in complete denial about the virus claiming it to be a hoax, while others raising questions about the draconian restrictions imposed on the society by democratic governments across the world.… Continue reading Pandemic – The unraveling of the society
What is a GOD ?
This is a question that I have been asking myself for decades with no good answer. In my own pursuit to know a God or at least find a working description of God, I have found myself completely lost in religious literatures. I have had endless conversations on the subject matter with my fellow beings… Continue reading What is a GOD ?
Perhaps empowering greed is a way to power the green economy ?
Some say a real market economy is the one that ensures greed is good. But on the other hand, there are those who argue that greed is in fact what is fuelling the rapid climate change. I am not sure if blame game is the right way forward. Also, I am not really sure if… Continue reading Perhaps empowering greed is a way to power the green economy ?
Centre of Excellence for Integrated healthcare- Reinventing the future of healthCare
Most of us have been closely watching the world’s reaction to the covid-19 pandemic. And I must say there is a lot of learning for all us going forward. Like many of us, I have gone through a journey of personal introspection. Also after losing both my parents along with my eldest sister ( not related… Continue reading Centre of Excellence for Integrated healthcare- Reinventing the future of healthCare
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