Freespeech overcommunication in the information age by Sutapa Dasa
We live in an over-communicated world. Good etiquette insists we reply to all text messages within 10 minutes, be mindful of the mountain of emails building up in our inbox, and unfailingly return all ‘missed calls’ on our phones. Don’t forget to... read more
Motherly Love by Sutapa Dasa
It’s easy to take mothers for granted. In an attempt to estimate the monetary value of motherly love, some researchers spent a week following around one such mother. She took the kids to school, so they calculated how much a taxi driver would cost. She cooked... read more
Great Escape by Sutapa Dasa
A few days ago I asked everyone I met what they do to relax. The top 3 answers: Sleep, Entertainment (TV, movies, video games), and Intoxication. It is interesting that all three activities are essentially an attempt to disconnect oneself from “real life.”... read more
Organized Chaos by Sutapa Dasa
When driving in India anything goes. No speed limits, no lane discipline, no right of way… do what you want, just make sure you horn so that everyone’s aware! Once, I witnessed a head-on collision, causing both vehicles serious damage. As the two drivers... read more