Building the surfaces
Tech | AI
A quick journey of creating 1 website, 2 native apps, 1,000+ commits, 330+ recorded AI mistakes with 0 prior experience.
Rohit Parihar
The Argumentative Indian by Amartya Sen
Books | Culture, History
I’m eager to explore how Amartya Sen traces India's roots of pluralism, democracy and public debate to understand how diverse societies progress through dialogue.
Grand Transitions by Vaclav Smil
Books | Science, History
Where 'How to Feed the World' focuses on one survival pillar, this book by Vaclav Smil zooms out to energy and economics. I want to read this demanding book to better understand the macro-systems driving human progress.
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
Books | Psychology, History
I’m finally making time to read this book. While it challenges the pessimistic narrative that the world is growing more violent, my goal is also to observe how a master researcher structures massive global datasets into a cohesive narrative.
How to Feed the World by Vaclav Smil
Books | Science
Getting ready to read this book to ground myself in physical realities. I want to see how Vaclav Smil synthesises agronomy and economics to explain the hidden complexities of food production, without the political noise.
The Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power (2022-running)
TV Shows | Action, Fantasy
I found it to be gorgeously detailed from its expansive scale to its minute designs and effects. The pacing does feel uneven but then again, it is a visual treat. Watch it in 4K on a big TV, if you can!
The Witch (2016)
Movies | Horror
Excellent acting by everyone and staging that builds mounting dread. Get good headphones and watch on a big screen if you can, because you will need subtitles in some places.
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Movies | Comedy
Constant Hollywood satire with a surprisingly energetic performance from quite a cast in ridiculous situations. Some of the humour relies more on shock value than on witty situational writing. Still, I’m unsure whether movies like this can still be made!
Apocalypto (2006)
Movies | Action, Thriller
Remarkably well-made movie in difficult locations. Once it gets going, it has relentless pacing and sustains a vivid wilderness chase. The physical brutality can put off some but nearly everything in the movie plays a role.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Games | Action
A glorious finale for a treasure hunter that takes you on a hunt across such diverse gorgeous landscapes after a pirate fortune, blending cinematic set pieces with themes of letting go.
Cyberpunk 2077
Games | Action, Sci-Fi, RPG
Incredible game! The neon dystopia of Night City with an amazing story and excellent fluid gameplay. One of gaming industry’s most notable comeback stories of a seriously rocky launch and turning it around into one of the most stable and stunning worlds.
Joker (2019)
Movies | Drama, Thriller
I watched this mainly for Joaquin Phoenix’s magnetic performance, though the film certainly has moments that leave a strong impression. It felt less self-important and more focused on showing his internal justification. Or perhaps that simply depends on the viewing perspective.