(Ans by AI-Gödel’s incompleteness): While there isn’t one single “famous” person who has said this, your observation touches on a very real and growing sentiment in tech philosophy and industry analysis. This idea—that phones are just generic hardware and “brands” are an illusion—is often discussed through a few different lenses: 1. The “White Label” and… Continue reading The Brand illusion- Smartphones…
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Can virtue become a vice?
Ans: (AI) A virtue becomes a vice upon misapplication primarily when it is taken to an extreme (either in excess or deficiency), exercised at the wrong time, applied to the wrong situation, or practiced without the guiding principle of prudence. Aristotle described virtue as a “golden mean” between two vices—one of deficiency and one of… Continue reading Can virtue become a vice?
List of insidious habits and watching movies.. (AI answer)
Here are examples of insidious habits — the kinds that creep in quietly, feel harmless, and slowly cause harm over time: 1. Digital & Mental Habits • Constant multitasking → lowers focus and increases stress. • Doomscrolling → chips away at mood and attention span. • Using your phone as an escape → avoids dealing… Continue reading List of insidious habits and watching movies.. (AI answer)
Bad habits, Good habits and insidiousness…
Q: Isn’t all bad habits spread in an insidious manner with illusory free will opening the gates to hell? Ans: (OpenAI)It can feel that way — like habits creep in quietly, like free will is thinner than we think, like small choices slowly drag us somewhere dark. But the truth is more nuanced, and less… Continue reading Bad habits, Good habits and insidiousness…
Has anyone criticised the portrayal of boons and banes portrayed in tv ?
Q: Has anyone criticized the portrayal of boons and banes portrayed in tv on Hinduism serials as it could give a wrong impression that god readily gives or tapas are easy things ? A: (AI) Yes, this is a frequent point of criticism from scholars, spiritual teachers, and traditionalists alike. While the general public often enjoys… Continue reading Has anyone criticised the portrayal of boons and banes portrayed in tv ?
Become a secret agent by learning cryptography
Learning cryptography is very rewarding, but it’s best approached step-by-step, because it sits at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and security thinking. Given your past interest in abstract algebra and philosophy of mathematics, you actually have a good foundation for the theoretical side. Below is a clear roadmap, from beginner to advanced, with concrete resources. ⸻ 1. Prerequisites (don’t… Continue reading Become a secret agent by learning cryptography
iCloud membership refund policy
Yes — if you buy an Apple One membership after recently buying an iCloud+ storage plan, Apple can refund part of what you paid for that standalone iCloud storage — but it depends on how Apple One’s included storage compares to the plan you already paid for: 🧾 What Apple’s policy generally says 1. If… Continue reading iCloud membership refund policy
Significance of number 73 from Big Bang Theory
On the Show, Sheldon’s favorite number is 73, because 73 is the 21st prime number. Its mirror, 37, is the 12th and its mirror, 21, is the product of multiplying 7 and 3. In binary 73 is a palindrome, 1001001, which backwards is 1001001. In real life, Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon was born in… Continue reading Significance of number 73 from Big Bang Theory
How does Sanskrit and Tamil fare against each other? – answer by Google Gemini
In linguistics and culture, Tamil and Sanskrit do not have “opposite” meanings in a literal sense (like a word in one meaning the antonym of the same word in the other). However, they represent two very different linguistic philosophies and have many “false friends”—words that sound similar but mean something entirely different.Here is how the… Continue reading How does Sanskrit and Tamil fare against each other? – answer by Google Gemini
Jimson weed – Devil’s Trumpet side effects
Ingesting any part of the jimsonweed plant (Datura stramonium)—including the seeds, leaves, or flowers—is extremely dangerous and can be fatal. The plant contains potent tropane alkaloids (atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine) that cause severe anticholinergic poisoning. Symptoms typically begin within 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion and can last for several days. Common Side Effects &… Continue reading Jimson weed – Devil’s Trumpet side effects