Heavy Lies the Crown

The Irish Elk’s oversized antlers became a liability that contributed to its extinction. Drawing a parallel, this essay argues that human consciousness, though powerful, may be an evolutionary misstep. Our collective lack of unity, endless pursuit of progress, and loss of meaning create instability at both societal and individual levels. While a pessimistic view suggests inevitable collapse, a hopeful path emerges through accepting uncertainty and striving for harmony rather than control.

March 2026 · A.J.

Princess Mononoke: A Breakdown in Perspective of The Material Reality

Princess Mononoke makes the supernatural concrete—gods, curses, spirits are observable facts inside the story’s world. That move lets the film contrast our material reality with myth while staging a conflict between Irontown’s imperial ambition (Lady Eboshi) and nature’s desperate self-preservation (Okkoto, Moro, San). Ashitaka stands for balance: minimizing harm and insisting on coexistence. The climax exposes human greed as the destabilizing force and leaves a sober, collaborative path forward.

October 2025 · A.J.

Beyond “Conventional”: The beauty of becoming a free thinker

Break the conventional, embrace your free spirit. We read poetry and philosophy not to adopt a single belief system, but to take what resonates with us, question what we suspect, and use those ideas to form our own unique perspective. This same principle of curiosity and free thinking is what drives all fields, from literature to computer science, allowing us to break from tradition and build new and better things.

December 2024 · A.J.

Define

A common definition of purpose and goals is the key to unifying people and resolving conflicts, both in society and in personal communication.

December 2024 · A.J.

Discipline

To achieve long-term happiness and a rich life, one must choose discipline over short-term pleasures..

December 2024 · A.J.

Finding Art in your Career

The article argues that a fulfilling career path is one that is seen as a work of art, with individuals finding purpose and meaning in contributing to the creation of something bigger than themselves.

December 2024 · A.J.

Illusions of the Voting System in India: Why do we vote?

We live in an illusion, our choice is oppressed. People should have the right not to vote when political choices force them to choose the “lesser evil,” as the two-party system often alienates free-thinking individuals who don’t align with either platform.

December 2024 · A.J.

Importance of Language

Beyond logic and science, language is humanity’s most beautiful creation, offering the unique power to express and understand emotions.

December 2024 · A.J.

India’s Education System – What’s the next goal?

India’s education system has developed a toxic culture where students are driven by the prestige and salary of institutions like IIT rather than genuine passion, creating an abundance of engineers motivated by materialism.

December 2024 · A.J.

India’s Personality Void: The death of personality-based connect with icons and more

The death of personality-based connect with icons and more.

December 2024 · A.J.