For a change, let's forget the bees and the flowers. I have never seen a novel come to life before. That is, up till now. Sadly, it is philosophical.
I have no clue as to how, the entire humanity has come down to this. Frankly, I have a doubt that I overdosed on Ayn Rand. But the thing is that anything, might as well be the most obvious of trivialities, if it involves anyone to take a stand, we collectively have somehow managed to condemn it. If not condemned, most people concerned with the situation cower under some authoritative umbrella. Let's take a very common scenario...or the one that came to my mind first, honestly...
Teacher: "The chapter(say...umm...Laws of motion) is over. Those of you who want a revision test on the topic, raise your hands."
Students: Mute..... No hands up...
Teacher: "Those of you who don't want the revision test,please raise your hands."
Students: Mute..... No hands up........(again)
Yes! I totally agree with the futility of the above example, but then, that isn't too far from what I want to suggest.
Another one...this one is THE most epic one...
A kid goes to a mother and asks.."Mamma!! Mamma!! How did I come into this world?? "
Mother: "Kiddo, we prayed, prayed and prayed more to god to bring you into this world...And then... you kind of...err....just popped out."
Yeah... Prayed and prayed....to God...Hmmm....
If the kid asked that question to the grandmother, she'd have preferred to get her lights knocked out to answering the question.
Okay,the kid here is not 4 okay? That would really screw up the whole point of all the 'praying'...
In one day, I saw parts of an old, but very prominent case of our nation[Yes,there are too many cases pending in the courts of the nation that may be a lot graver] ,and then a recent debate on an issue that came to 'light'...
The case being Jessica Lal's murder
The recent issue being the Snowden-revelation.
The case first- Over a hundred people see the incident. Less than 10 testify. No one wants to get their hands dirty. United we stand, divided we fall...Balls!.. specially as no one is willing to stand.
An incident it seems, is more likely to come out in public in presence of few people,instead of a huge crowd. Not because the crowd is insensitive to injustice. In case of a crowd, most members of a crowd thing that
1) It's not their job to be too concerned
2)Someone else will stand up among them
And everyone thinks some 'that person' will speak up. End result? No one speaks up, mostly.
One more reason(this is more of my gut feeling) All lack the balls! Since in a crowd, you can't pick up anyone and start questioning, their safety lies in their collective cowardice. And someone's family, as a result, goes through hell, while trying to seek justice.
As for the 'Snowden' case, I write this after watching a heated debate on why's and what's of rights and wrongs of the whole online/offline gig, I have too many aspects swimming in my head.
And anyone with a better understanding of any of the following, feel free to opine...
1) Edward(Firstly, I feel sorry for everyone with this name...Somehow, in all public appearances, this person always takes a lot of beating...Take Edward Cullen for instance...Moving on..) put his all at stake to tell 'us' about U.S. spying on 'us'(again) via internet.
Firstly, for 'us' as such, who post photos on Facebook, share and pass comments, 'Tweet' around and do all the remaining treadmill acrobatics online, buy stuff via 'Cash on delivery' options, all of this means nothing. The worst thing is that someone will star on 'Emotional Atyachaar's 7th/8th season for cheating on their spouse. Seriously?
Those who can be in harm's way are the ones who have a lot of financial transactions/businesses on the web...a Black Swan,but why not consider the possibility?
This is more or less what may concern the public
2) The internet is, technically U.S. property. They quite single handedly made it. So technically, they know the loops and the holes in it. So if anyone cries about having a global 'Memorandum od Understanding' about the policy concerning terms and usage of the internet, he/she should stop bullshitting. Why would anyone with a better hand agree to let go of his/her advantage in the name of 'general public good' ??
In our case, there isn't a dearth of brilliant minds who can turn things around. They don't see the upside of staying back in here after seeing better prospects outside...maybe not for long, but still. And hence, they end up playing from the other side. So instead of making a hue and cry for the situation like a kid crying because the other guy is stronger, hitting the gym seems to be a better option. It never was, isn't, and never will be a level ground.
3) This is for the general contempt for all who cower behind authority to remain in their 'good books'. If a country's representative cowers behind the interest of a stronger nation's opinion, to seemingly 'protect' inter-national co-operation and negotiations, well, the guy has no spine. Yes, I may not have the complete picture while saying this. But opinions are most welcome!
4) And one country taking upon itself, the burden of global security onto it's own shoulder?? As a matter of fact, anyone claiming his/her intent as 'public good'... is lying!!
There's this book called 'Atlas Shrugged'. It is probably, the most painful thing to go through, right behind Heart attack and Child labor on the 'PAIN' scale. Somehow, this complete scene looks like a frame from this book.
Almost forgot!! Someone must be checking this thing out!! As if they(all of the bandwagon) didn't do so before we were enlightened!!
I have no clue as to how, the entire humanity has come down to this. Frankly, I have a doubt that I overdosed on Ayn Rand. But the thing is that anything, might as well be the most obvious of trivialities, if it involves anyone to take a stand, we collectively have somehow managed to condemn it. If not condemned, most people concerned with the situation cower under some authoritative umbrella. Let's take a very common scenario...or the one that came to my mind first, honestly...
Teacher: "The chapter(say...umm...Laws of motion) is over. Those of you who want a revision test on the topic, raise your hands."
Students: Mute..... No hands up...
Teacher: "Those of you who don't want the revision test,please raise your hands."
Students: Mute..... No hands up........(again)
Yes! I totally agree with the futility of the above example, but then, that isn't too far from what I want to suggest.
Another one...this one is THE most epic one...
A kid goes to a mother and asks.."Mamma!! Mamma!! How did I come into this world?? "
Mother: "Kiddo, we prayed, prayed and prayed more to god to bring you into this world...And then... you kind of...err....just popped out."
Yeah... Prayed and prayed....to God...Hmmm....
If the kid asked that question to the grandmother, she'd have preferred to get her lights knocked out to answering the question.
Okay,the kid here is not 4 okay? That would really screw up the whole point of all the 'praying'...
In one day, I saw parts of an old, but very prominent case of our nation[Yes,there are too many cases pending in the courts of the nation that may be a lot graver] ,and then a recent debate on an issue that came to 'light'...
The case being Jessica Lal's murder
The recent issue being the Snowden-revelation.
The case first- Over a hundred people see the incident. Less than 10 testify. No one wants to get their hands dirty. United we stand, divided we fall...Balls!.. specially as no one is willing to stand.
An incident it seems, is more likely to come out in public in presence of few people,instead of a huge crowd. Not because the crowd is insensitive to injustice. In case of a crowd, most members of a crowd thing that
1) It's not their job to be too concerned
2)Someone else will stand up among them
And everyone thinks some 'that person' will speak up. End result? No one speaks up, mostly.
One more reason(this is more of my gut feeling) All lack the balls! Since in a crowd, you can't pick up anyone and start questioning, their safety lies in their collective cowardice. And someone's family, as a result, goes through hell, while trying to seek justice.
As for the 'Snowden' case, I write this after watching a heated debate on why's and what's of rights and wrongs of the whole online/offline gig, I have too many aspects swimming in my head.
And anyone with a better understanding of any of the following, feel free to opine...
1) Edward(Firstly, I feel sorry for everyone with this name...Somehow, in all public appearances, this person always takes a lot of beating...Take Edward Cullen for instance...Moving on..) put his all at stake to tell 'us' about U.S. spying on 'us'(again) via internet.
Firstly, for 'us' as such, who post photos on Facebook, share and pass comments, 'Tweet' around and do all the remaining treadmill acrobatics online, buy stuff via 'Cash on delivery' options, all of this means nothing. The worst thing is that someone will star on 'Emotional Atyachaar's 7th/8th season for cheating on their spouse. Seriously?
Those who can be in harm's way are the ones who have a lot of financial transactions/businesses on the web...a Black Swan,but why not consider the possibility?
This is more or less what may concern the public
2) The internet is, technically U.S. property. They quite single handedly made it. So technically, they know the loops and the holes in it. So if anyone cries about having a global 'Memorandum od Understanding' about the policy concerning terms and usage of the internet, he/she should stop bullshitting. Why would anyone with a better hand agree to let go of his/her advantage in the name of 'general public good' ??
In our case, there isn't a dearth of brilliant minds who can turn things around. They don't see the upside of staying back in here after seeing better prospects outside...maybe not for long, but still. And hence, they end up playing from the other side. So instead of making a hue and cry for the situation like a kid crying because the other guy is stronger, hitting the gym seems to be a better option. It never was, isn't, and never will be a level ground.
3) This is for the general contempt for all who cower behind authority to remain in their 'good books'. If a country's representative cowers behind the interest of a stronger nation's opinion, to seemingly 'protect' inter-national co-operation and negotiations, well, the guy has no spine. Yes, I may not have the complete picture while saying this. But opinions are most welcome!
4) And one country taking upon itself, the burden of global security onto it's own shoulder?? As a matter of fact, anyone claiming his/her intent as 'public good'... is lying!!
There's this book called 'Atlas Shrugged'. It is probably, the most painful thing to go through, right behind Heart attack and Child labor on the 'PAIN' scale. Somehow, this complete scene looks like a frame from this book.
Almost forgot!! Someone must be checking this thing out!! As if they(all of the bandwagon) didn't do so before we were enlightened!!
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