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My exploration into music’s intricacies challenges predictability and the brain’s comprehension amidst infinite possibilities. Evolution shapes our musical tastes, while the human brain grapples with classifying ‘good’ music. How it navigates trillions of musical permutations remains a mystery. This quest extends beyond music, questioning truth and personal preferences. It acknowledges diverse musical tastes, from ‘tiktok’ to classical, and ponders if exposure to mature music shapes mature minds. Ultimately, it probes how our brains claim to fathom music amidst limitless potential, inviting contemplation on broader truths.

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Despite the ease of finding information online, the author, a self-taught engineer, prefers human mentors over purely automated learning tools. The author’s mentors and experiences, including billionaires, scientists, and peers, helped them overcome challenges and provided diverse viewpoints. They discuss the concept of altruism and how helping others can be beneficial in personal development. Consequently, the author aspires to provide guidance and support to others based on this principle.

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Despite children being unique, the contemporary educational system imposes a uniform structure, thus suppressing individuality and promoting competition. This write-up provides insight into learning disabilities, the hindrance they pose in problem solving, and its broader implications into adulthood. It emphasizes that issues linked to ostensibly ‘lazy’ behavior could be rooted in learning difficulties and recommends seeking medical assistance for better diagnosis and understanding. The author closes on a note advocating for neurodiversity and draws parallels with AI complexities.

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The narrator discusses helping their 85-year-old grandpa to organize his contact list, revealing how most of his friends were deceased. This causes the grandpa to reflect on his life prior to his upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, symbolizing an end trip or a journey back to God. Despite the melancholy, he is supported by family, friends, and over 400 contacts. The narrator ponders the real essence of friendship.

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In a curious encounter, a 9-year-old shared a YouTube video detailing the mysterious demise of S. Bose in a helicopter crash, holding it as gospel truth. What intrigued me wasn’t the content itself but her unwavering belief. It made me ponder: is belief essential? Why do we struggle to challenge our convictions? My reflection on this incident revealed a crucial paradox: while the girl questioned her textbook, she embraced the YouTube video without scrutiny. It raised deeper questions about our tendency to trust certain sources over others.

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The writer reminisces about a century-old well-renowned library in southern Maharashtra, India that greatly influenced their life and many others. Recently, due to an influx of dominating “radical” literature, the author suggests a shift away from traditional libraries. They propose investing in personal Kindles and creating bespoke libraries to broaden perspectives and nurture intellects.

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