Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Monday, 25 December 2017
Beauty and the Beast
They say, don't put your logic in Indian Movies(esp. South Indian ones).
When you see a sci-fi or some computer haking film, everyone dreams of being the hero/villain there. Cuz they are cool and then, life happens.
But do we need reality? Or is reality really reality?
A cliche in India is to get into a Science college and then Engineering for 4 years and then lost in a fucking job or the rest of your life... THE END!
Why do i see the best art circle in an Engineering college why is the majority trying for CAT and MS? You might argue, that they have the best technical event. Well yes, but a technical event is more about the right management. A true technical enthusiast is all about the fundamentals.
When you see a wire you are amazed by the electrons flowing through it. All those 0's and 1's flowing through when you see a cricket match. That's more thrilling than Kholi hitting a century. I''m not trying to judge my peers, but i'm just sad that they didn't get the platform they wanted at the right time. Why don't we keep a 'figure out your passion year' between 12th and college? Most people don't know what they want until 2nd year in Engg. later they fire out and the few flecks that really wanted to do engg are lost in the crowd.
Image a life where discussions are about whats inside a black hole, time travel, light, from the deepest and biggest secrets of the cosmos to the smallest of the atoms. There would be discussions about coming up with new ideas for solving real-life problems, not because it would look good on your resume, but because you'd really love it, you think it's beautiful and you'd like to make a change. There will be people working for passion than for money. For learning not for grades.
See i'm not saying that such a group needs to be a majority (that's an ideal case), but at least i'd be happy to find a single person in a fucking 3000 population sharing the same passion. I single person who's not here because of the society, who just smiles when people say no-no to studying what he loves, who might make fun of being an engineer just to get in a group, but deep down they know, they belonged here. Maybe there even might be someone just like that, hiding in the rocks with the fear of being called different or simply just too busy chatting about how they could crack a sexy network with his imaginary friend.
When you see a sci-fi or some computer haking film, everyone dreams of being the hero/villain there. Cuz they are cool and then, life happens.
But do we need reality? Or is reality really reality?
A cliche in India is to get into a Science college and then Engineering for 4 years and then lost in a fucking job or the rest of your life... THE END!
Why do i see the best art circle in an Engineering college why is the majority trying for CAT and MS? You might argue, that they have the best technical event. Well yes, but a technical event is more about the right management. A true technical enthusiast is all about the fundamentals.
When you see a wire you are amazed by the electrons flowing through it. All those 0's and 1's flowing through when you see a cricket match. That's more thrilling than Kholi hitting a century. I''m not trying to judge my peers, but i'm just sad that they didn't get the platform they wanted at the right time. Why don't we keep a 'figure out your passion year' between 12th and college? Most people don't know what they want until 2nd year in Engg. later they fire out and the few flecks that really wanted to do engg are lost in the crowd.
Image a life where discussions are about whats inside a black hole, time travel, light, from the deepest and biggest secrets of the cosmos to the smallest of the atoms. There would be discussions about coming up with new ideas for solving real-life problems, not because it would look good on your resume, but because you'd really love it, you think it's beautiful and you'd like to make a change. There will be people working for passion than for money. For learning not for grades.
See i'm not saying that such a group needs to be a majority (that's an ideal case), but at least i'd be happy to find a single person in a fucking 3000 population sharing the same passion. I single person who's not here because of the society, who just smiles when people say no-no to studying what he loves, who might make fun of being an engineer just to get in a group, but deep down they know, they belonged here. Maybe there even might be someone just like that, hiding in the rocks with the fear of being called different or simply just too busy chatting about how they could crack a sexy network with his imaginary friend.
P.S.: This post meant no offence to any profession. I've seen the best writers of my life and was fortunate enough to read their rough drafts and even completed works. Everyone is perfect the way they are. A picture looks perfect with different shades. Everyone thinks differently. The engineering college environment pushes you to think what you really want. Sometimes you find your talents when you are pressured into a mismatch and that's fine. It's great to have different ideas on the table. A great community with different thought process coming together in the best phase of their lives. I'm so thrilled when i see my peers performing so good in paintings, sketches, photography, drama! I love it and i truly respect it. You guys are really talented.“You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.”
PPS: Not a pro writer, so please correct/ignore if i had made any mistakes, this post was written when my mind was arguing faster than my fingers. By the way... Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
:)
Monday, 27 November 2017
Opportunity
So 1Cr it is! Congratulations sir! You are Hired. The HR held hand into a firm handshake. The smile on Dan's face was clear. As he began to leave the interview room though, it struck him.
So i agreed to work for someone else's dream for money?
Yes, you did! Red replied angrily.
Maybe, but the money is good, you can do whatever you want with it, Grey argued.
But what about your project? Does a TV selling brand's success matter more to you than your dream?
Well, that's what Sandy's doing, and she's like the best in the college? She can't be wrong. Besides everyone is so happy about the job.
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Okay, do it then. Dan took the sarcasm in Red's voice as a yes. THE END
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Alternate ending.
Okay, so want me to give it a shot? How am i supposed to explain this to everyone? I'd be a fool to reject this offer.
Okay let's say you take the offer. How would you imagine your life spanning out?
I'll work in one of the most lavish offices in the country. Free food, free WiFi and a bunch of smart people around. I can go on foreign trips and there's never a no when i see the price tag!
Does that sound good to you?
It sure does!
Well, what about when you work on your own project?
I will have to work harder. I need to search for people who share the vision and need to boss them around to work. I don't like bossing.
Go on...
I won't get my own office, just my small room with computer...But...
I'm listening.
I'll create something great... Something that makes a positive change. I'll have a reason to wake up each morning, to situp and open that black subl window knowing that what i do today might fetch a thank you form someone somewhere in the world. I'd scale and scale the project and when it's time to let go, i'd be proud of the change it made and will continue to make after i leave.
"So do you still want the job?", Red smiled.
That was a great interview sir thank you for the time but i can't take the job. Got some pending dreams to work on first :)
P.S.: Of course Grey was not happy with the choice he had to do all the work, more rewiring of all those worker neurons every time, but in the end, it was all worth it.
P.P.S : I personally believe that working(being mentored) by someone who's already done something similar to what you are trying to achieve is one of the best ways to go. Although you must be smart and brave enough to withdraw at the right moment.
So i agreed to work for someone else's dream for money?
Yes, you did! Red replied angrily.
Maybe, but the money is good, you can do whatever you want with it, Grey argued.
But what about your project? Does a TV selling brand's success matter more to you than your dream?
Well, that's what Sandy's doing, and she's like the best in the college? She can't be wrong. Besides everyone is so happy about the job.
.
.
Okay, do it then. Dan took the sarcasm in Red's voice as a yes. THE END
.
.
.
Alternate ending.
Okay, so want me to give it a shot? How am i supposed to explain this to everyone? I'd be a fool to reject this offer.
Okay let's say you take the offer. How would you imagine your life spanning out?
I'll work in one of the most lavish offices in the country. Free food, free WiFi and a bunch of smart people around. I can go on foreign trips and there's never a no when i see the price tag!
Does that sound good to you?
It sure does!
Well, what about when you work on your own project?
I will have to work harder. I need to search for people who share the vision and need to boss them around to work. I don't like bossing.
Go on...
I won't get my own office, just my small room with computer...But...
I'm listening.
I'll create something great... Something that makes a positive change. I'll have a reason to wake up each morning, to situp and open that black subl window knowing that what i do today might fetch a thank you form someone somewhere in the world. I'd scale and scale the project and when it's time to let go, i'd be proud of the change it made and will continue to make after i leave.
"So do you still want the job?", Red smiled.
That was a great interview sir thank you for the time but i can't take the job. Got some pending dreams to work on first :)
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| The defiant Nazi |
P.S.: Of course Grey was not happy with the choice he had to do all the work, more rewiring of all those worker neurons every time, but in the end, it was all worth it.
P.P.S : I personally believe that working(being mentored) by someone who's already done something similar to what you are trying to achieve is one of the best ways to go. Although you must be smart and brave enough to withdraw at the right moment.
Sunday, 26 March 2017
Music theory
Hookthory (no spaces - someone forgot to take their SEO lessons) - This website/app has 2 books each around Rs.1000. The theory is designed to be taught along with the interactive tool they have on their website(you can use just the book if you want though and refer the website later).
Although you might find a pirated copy of this book if you look at the right places, i'd recommend you pay for it if you can afford it.
What you'll learn -
- How is popular music structured.
- Pointers to compose your own music and to recognize patterns in existing music(No kidding). You'll know what it means for a song to be in a particular key.
- The rules that distinguish music from noise.
- The Relative Notion in music - This really does simplifies many things.
You can check the table of contents and other details of the book here or visit the official website.
Saturday, 11 March 2017
Tech yourself guitar
It's been more than a year now that i've been into music. Recently i bought a piano to compliment the guitar. Every instrument has it's own unique voice. Music (if played right) speaks emotions. While there are many classes out there who promise you good playing skill, i decided to rely on the internet. (after-all i pay 200 bucks for my monthly internet - why not get the most out of it!)
Now, if you are the bad guy, you have a ocean of pirated resources on the internet, but here i list the legal ones that helped me in my journey with music.
Piano
And lastly you'll see loads of other resource on the internet which i haven't yet checked out, just google 'music theory' if you want to taste the ocean.
Now, if you are the bad guy, you have a ocean of pirated resources on the internet, but here i list the legal ones that helped me in my journey with music.
Piano
- Yousician (android app)
- Musescore (for sheet music)
- Yousician (android app)
- for3v3rfaithful
- Musink (android app - site reading and ear trainer)
And lastly you'll see loads of other resource on the internet which i haven't yet checked out, just google 'music theory' if you want to taste the ocean.
CGPA
The last time I remember studying for such long stretches bookishly was my board exams. Engineering for me was not ment to be a techmax learner course. It was not supposed to be about grades, but I didn't even realize when I got myself in their race! Now that I know I'm in, I can force myself out.
But why do we have this race in the first place? Why can't we be like Finland?
Importance to grades here seems to be due to:
1) Family pressure to perform well as compared to your peers. and/or
2) A desire to prove yourself.
Secondly, as everyone says - the education system is flawed. I don't know about the IIT's and NIT's, but being from a top(I'm still trying to figure out why do they call it so...) college form Pune University, i can say that majority of a college grad's time goes in exam based learning and assignment submissions.
On the bright side, the system will push you to learn tough things that you might think you don't need unless you actually need them and that's a good thing(or may be you wanna know them but you are too lazy to put in the effort).
But for those who came to college with a spark, I'd say keep the fire burning, find like minded people, believe in what you want and do.
A desire to learn is lost somewhere in this major crowd. But yes, we do exist. Curiosity is a wonderful gift mankind was born with and we crave for knowledge even if it's forbidden.
But why do we have this race in the first place? Why can't we be like Finland?
Importance to grades here seems to be due to:
1) Family pressure to perform well as compared to your peers. and/or
2) A desire to prove yourself.
Secondly, as everyone says - the education system is flawed. I don't know about the IIT's and NIT's, but being from a top(I'm still trying to figure out why do they call it so...) college form Pune University, i can say that majority of a college grad's time goes in exam based learning and assignment submissions.
On the bright side, the system will push you to learn tough things that you might think you don't need unless you actually need them and that's a good thing(or may be you wanna know them but you are too lazy to put in the effort).
But for those who came to college with a spark, I'd say keep the fire burning, find like minded people, believe in what you want and do.
A desire to learn is lost somewhere in this major crowd. But yes, we do exist. Curiosity is a wonderful gift mankind was born with and we crave for knowledge even if it's forbidden.
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