A(NU) Thought

Open Intelligence: Education Between Art and Artificial by Saikat Majumdar, published by Vintage, an imprint of Penguin Randon House, is an interesting take on technology, art, education and AI. The perspective on AI from a professor of English and a creative writer was a fresh take. The author uses interesting anecdotes, research, technology, education, philosophy, popular books, movies, & brands from across the world to explain his ideas. He raises some relevant questions about the role of education in a future shaped by AI and attempts to answer them. He highlights that changes need to happen right from the root level, education, abilities, aptitudes, and interests, to make children future-ready. I particularly liked how the narrative moves from AI to humans and the importance of raising children with emotions and not just focusing on academics. The book gets a little essay-ish in between but picks up pace & brings in some interesting concepts of ACI, AGI, Bot Bias, co-exis...

How little we know about the most important factor in life! We all know sleep is crucial for our well-being, but did you know quality sleep plays an even bigger role in our overall health? Deepa Kannan, in her book How to Sleep Better: The Miraculous 10-Step Protocol to Recharge Your Mind and Body, published by HarperCollins, dives deep into this often-overlooked aspect of wellness.  This insightful read explores the causes of poor sleep and provides a structured approach to developing better sleep habits. Beyond the usual five senses (sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste), the book introduces five more—detoxification, uro-reproduction, locomotion (movement), grasping (strength), and speech—all of which influence sleep quality.  Balancing these can significantly improve how well you rest. With  the author Deepa Kannan Combining functional medicine and Ayurveda, Deepa’s approach offers practical solutions to sleep struggles, helping readers wake up refreshed and recharged...