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Do Startups Need Venture Capital?

Published on April 22, 2021 by Hemanth

This essay explores the question of whether startups need venture capital. While the idea appeals to most startups, only a few actually benefit from it!

How Do Dead People Drive Inequality?

Published on April 18, 2021 by Hemanth

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In our world, people who are dead still drive inequality. In this article, we go over some of the general properties and misconceptions of equality.

Is It Okay To Kill Animals For Food?

Published on April 15, 2021 by Hemanth

This essay approaches the ethical question of whether it is okay to kill animals for food. Going vegan is not cutting it anymore. We need science!

Thoughts From A Walk: 1

Published on April 10, 2021 by Hemanth

A new feature: the kind of thoughts that could swirl around in one’s mind if one chose to go for a walk.

Part II: Is Higher Education A Scam?

Published on April 10, 2021 by Hemanth

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Are we over-paying for education that is available for free?

Is Higher Education A Scam?

Published on April 8, 2021 by Hemanth

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This essay explores the ethical issue behind the question: Is higher education a scam? We explore the data and facts of the biz model behind higher education.

Why Do We Keep Missing Goals?

Published on April 7, 2021 by Hemanth

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This essay tries to answer why we keep missing goals using mathematics. Spoiler Alert: We keep missing goals not because we're not working hard or smart enough!

Can We Stop Lying All The Time?

Published on April 6, 2021 by Hemanth

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Truthfulness is generally considered a virtue. But why is it generally so hard to speak and act the truth exclusively? This article tries to uncover the truth about the truth.

Are We Living In A Simulation?

Published on April 4, 2021 by Hemanth

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This essay tries to answer the philosophical question of whether we are living in a simulation using science. In a plot twist, a hacker offers his view as well.

3 Exploits Of The Anchoring Effect

Published on April 3, 2021 by Hemanth

A small model the size of a key chain anchor coming into a home through a window

This article explains how the anchoring effect works, and the ways in which it is used to exploit people. It then goes on to propose solutions.

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