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The Emperor and his bed
Marcus Aurelius in his bed, philosophising the reasons to wake up and be useful.
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Open Source, GPL and prescriptions for a good life!
Wang Gungwu, a notable Chinese-Australian historian, shares insights on living a fulfilling life, emphasizing a desire to learn, curiosity, sharing knowledge, and ensuring usefulness to others. These principles align with the four freedoms of the GPL license for open-source software, highlighting the importance of knowledge and community.
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Pasaydaan: Eight Hundred Monsoons later
Some reflections on the ancient Marathi prayer “Pasaydaan,” and an attempt at writing some fiction around it.
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My WordPress contribution journey is 11 (ish) years old today!
A few years ago while adding WordPress.org as an organisation I contribute towards on LinkedIn, I think I wrote a random date (11 January 2015).
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Let us catch up in Bangalore (Jan 25-28)
I’m heading to Bangalore this month for work and personal stuff. If you’re around, let’s meet up to chat about WordPress, the open web, and open-source communities.
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Calmness, Meditation and Empty your Minds
How to chase down this thiing called being calm, being regulated. Meditative state and all that jazz.
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I almost didn’t watch Shōgun, thankfully I did
Shōgun is an FX series adapting James Clavell’s novel, featuring a compelling mix of Japanese culture through a Western lens, featuring strong writing, rich visuals, and intricate character dynamics, ultimately rewarding attentive viewers.
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Linux PC with Linus Torvalds
The founder of Linux operating system, Linus Torvalds was on a YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips. Linus Tech Tips is run by Linus Sebastian. The video is a 60 min long one, with them building a PC. I do not remember seeing a more relaxed Linus Torvalds in any video.