an experiment

These are the things which I consider to have higher probably to be true as of today:

1. A carnivore diet or a diet high in meat is beneficial for humans.

2. Nutritional epidemiology studies are mostly useless

3. A trump administration would have prevented the Russia Ukraine war.

Note that these are recorded here specifically because they are not mainstream ideas.

Random Thoughts - 9 - Implicit Xenophobia of non-conformity

People are born into societies. Each society will have a dominant culture that would be embraced without a second thought. Now this might be necessary for the preservation of culture and for the social group self-esteem. This might be one of the things that make life colourful as it ensures that different cultures co-exist and thrive. But oftentimes there are individuals who would not be very comfortable in the culture they are born into. They might have different tastes and likes. This is implicitly looked down upon by large sections of society. Such individuals are shamed and many take it as their righteous duty to do this shaming. The reasoning is generally that the individual in question owes a lot to what culture he was raised in and that it is their legacy to embrace it. Thus there is a pressure to conform to it. Individualism does not get the freedom it deserves. A developed society should should strive to grow out of the aforementioned characteristics.

My Theories - 5 - The Dangers of Trusting Averages

Averages are great, but they are what they are: just averages. They are great indicators, but never accept them as anything more. Take the example of a rating system where every rating is given equal weight. There will be above average critics, average critics and below average critics for any piece of art [which is wholly relative. But say, fix some point]. The resultant rating is only an average and therefore not worthy of pointing out as the absolute proof of the greatness or incompetence of this art. It only shows the opinion of the majority which always tend to cluster nearer to the averages [as in a Normal Distribution]. Appreciation of art is not an exercise in democracy. In short, the better, as in more apt, rating of the greater critics are often swallowed up by the sea of averages.

Random Thoughts - 8 -Rationality of Secularism

Walk miles around in search of rationality. Its there in every nook and corner. One tends to believe. Are all intelligent people rational? Before all these hunky dory normal questions, does a rational person have to be secular? As a direct question, it should depend on morality more than rationality [without getting into theism/agnosticism/atheism]. According to my morality, yes. But morality is again relative. There are sections of people who do not accept secularism. It is not entirely fair to call all of them irrational, let alone foolish. Some of them know what they want and they know of its implications. They are just people who lack empathy for their fellow humans. They are just evil. [My views are aligned with my moral compass] There are others who are taken advantage of, who do not know of the full implications of their actions, who are sheep. They might be innocent,might be simpletons but they sure are dangerous too. For they often form the body of the great irrational tide that more often than not can be very destructive and/or regressive. History is a great teacher.

Random Thoughts - 7 - Boredom

Boredom is a luxurious mishap. It inspires me  to indulge in some nonsensical activity that i might not even truly enjoy. It makes me breathless. It makes me think a lot about myself. And thinking a lot about myself has never been a good idea. But it (the thinking too much part) is sort of like a necessary evil which pulls me out from the trance state of ignorant bliss. Makes me face reality. Makes me consider the harsh truths that have always been hiding behind my shadow. Makes me contemplate. Forces me to make choices.
So what is boredom. Is it an opportunity? Is it a boon in disguise?

Random Thoughts - 6 - Pointlessness

I almost wanted to make this one of my 'Theory' posts. But this is not a theory. This is a thought originating from the seed that is my controlled frustration about Life, The Universe and Everything. And at the time of this writing i am not frustrated although a bit intoxicated.      What is the point of anything and everything?         If anyone of my non-existing or semi-existing readers know any answers that have even a remote possibility of providing some sort of quasi or pseudo satisfying answer then please do provide in the comments section. (I feel like writing for ghosts. The probability of even this prospect brings me great excitement.) Please do note that i do not want to drag this to any form of philosophical discussion. I have got tired of thinking too much in the abstract and i want to take a break from it. That does not mean i am going to take refuge in the arms of practical thinking. No, I am aiming for a relaxed zone somewhere in between conforming to no particular rule set. People live and die. Some search for meaning. That search becomes their entire lives. Some claim to find it. And blah blah blah.
I would like to end this post, which is just my boredom combined with the urge to do something, with a quote I found in the great net , 'Wouldn't everything have been perfect if there was absolutely nothing?'

My Theories - 4 - The Philosophy Of Colours

This post is also going to be short (all my posts are,duh!). This concept or rather school of thought is inspired (you can say 'blatantly copied' too) from a certain comic. Also the role of colours in this philosophy may seem childish (even i feel so) but it is used merely as a tool for explaining a concept (and also as homage to the source of inspiration).

Just as there is a spectrum of colours, emotions also can be considered as constituting an 'emotional spectrum' . The colours (used as representatives or metaphors for emotions) of this spectrum are : green (willpower), blue (hope), yellow (fear), red (anger), pink (love), orange (greed), indigo (compassion) and finally black(destruction or rather a cynical void). The spectrum can be extrapolated by adding all other possible emotions for conforming with reality. Each and every person's mind is composed of this emotional spectrum. But the spectrum is different for different persons as in different colours (or emotions) are present in varying degrees. I myself think (or rather like to think) that blue dominates my spectrum. So what do you think of yourselves? Which colour dominates your personality ??