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There are some tasks that human brains have an advantage over any AI model — what does this mean for the future of work?

A session at IISc's Institute of Neuroscience sent me down a rabbit hole on what the human brain does that no current AI system can — and why the answer has almost nothing to do with software. The physics of forgetting might be the most important thing nobody is talking about.

June 30, 2026Read more

Analytics11 min read

Why You Should Be Skeptical About Popular Opinion

Popular narratives gain dominance not because they are the most evidence-backed, but because they are the most repeated. From Bangalore civic forums to pharma pipelines to WeWork's $47 billion signal: a data analyst's guide to thinking for yourself.

May 28, 2026Read more

Culture9 min read

The Aesthetic Illusion — Why We Got the Decorative Gender Wrong

In nature, males are the ornamental sex. So why did human culture flip this completely — and what does that tell us about the last ten thousand years?

May 23, 2026Read more

AI & Technology7 min read

How AI is impeding productivity contrary to popular perception

AI slop is everywhere on social media. But the version quietly spreading through your inbox — polished on the surface, hollow underneath — might be costing your company millions.

March 23, 2026Read more

Data & Analytics7 min read

Could You Over-Rely on Analytics?

Data is definitive — or so we think. A deep dive into the cognitive biases that make even careful analysts see patterns that aren't there, and what to do about it.

March 21, 2026Read more

Productivity6 min read

Powerless Communication

Counter-intuitively, the speakers who project hesitation and doubt often persuade more effectively than those who project authority. Here's the science behind it.

March 14, 2026Read more

Productivity5 min read

Burnout

Some colleagues thrive through years at a demanding firm while others burn out within months. The difference often has nothing to do with the work itself.

November 8, 2024Read more

Career4 min read

Is It Too Late?

The race to find a calling early in life has produced a lot of anxiety and surprisingly few outliers. Here's why starting late may actually be an advantage.

August 22, 2024Read more

Lifestyle3 min read

Why I Just Wear a Plain Black Shirt Every Day

For the last 90 days, I've worn the same plain black shirt every day. Here's what I learned about simplicity, perception, and decision fatigue.

May 3, 2024Read more