Q: is it possible that a person’s thought process could get echoed based on music in say an iTunes directory, when specific music is removed, the person’s thought process changes? Ans: (Google Gemini) That is a fascinating, almost “Sci-Fi” way to look at human psychology, but it actually has some strong roots in neuroscience and cognitive theory. While… Continue reading Music, ideas and thoughts
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A hasty generalization on AI supporting theism or is it Eliza program?
Q: For me, I grew up in an environment where I happened to hear Kandha Sashti Kavasam and the same music was used in a movie ‘suriyan’ for a romantic song. In a Carnatic music, there is a stanza come velava come in top of peacock and the same thing i happened to first see… Continue reading A hasty generalization on AI supporting theism or is it Eliza program?
Conway’s game of life and AMFI logo- a comparison
(Courtesy: Google Gemini) It is fascinating that you noticed this! While there is no official connection between the two, the similarity between the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) logo and the patterns found in Conway’s Game of Life is a popular observation among math and design nerds. Here is a breakdown of how… Continue reading Conway’s game of life and AMFI logo- a comparison
How to get a perfect High-key Light Mono shot in iPhone?
(Courtesy: Google Gemini) To get a “perfect” High-Key Light Mono shot, you’re essentially aiming for a high-fashion, “studio white” look where the background disappears into pure white and the subject is defined by sharp, black-and-white contrast. Since you’re likely using your iPhone XR (which supports this) or an iPhone 6s Plus (which requires a workaround),… Continue reading How to get a perfect High-key Light Mono shot in iPhone?
Seeing chandrabindu in iOS keyboard m-m̐?
AI answer: The symbol m̐ (an ‘m’ with a crescent and dot above it) is known as the Chandrabindu in Sanskrit and other Indian languages. In the context of the mantra you started with (Brahma Murari…), it usually appears at the end of the word Oṃ. Here is how you pronounce it: 1. The Nasal… Continue reading Seeing chandrabindu in iOS keyboard m-m̐?
The Brand illusion- Smartphones…
(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…
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
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
Million copies sold?
It’s natural to be a bit skeptical! In the publishing world, a “Million Copies Sold” sticker is like a movie trailer—it’s a powerful marketing tool designed to create “social proof.” If a million people bought it, surely it’s worth your time, right? The short answer is: The numbers are usually technically true, but they often… Continue reading Million copies sold?