Ideas We Believe

Corruption: Inheritance, Happiness, and the Roots of Greed Corruption is often discussed in lofty philosophical tones, but the reality we encounter daily is surprisingly direct—and yet, not as easily unravelled. A recent conversation with an elderly couple, travelling to Bangalore to visit their children, brought this dilemma into sharp relief. They articulated the common concern: corruption hinders national growth, and there is an urgent need to eradicate it. One unorthodox idea emerged: “Let’s abolish inheritance of property across generations.” At first glance, this proposal seems transformative. It would: Deal a heavy blow to the privileged who plan to coast along on family fortunes, enforcing true accountability in society. Dismantle the motive for amassing wealth simply for one’s heirs. Remove the incentive to accumulate money purely for future generations, shifting the focus from legacy to present merit. If such a structural change sounds initially appealing, the...

To treat one human differently from another just because of their birthright is a crime. To force someone to do a job that he does not want to do is a violation of human rights. Issues like caste discrimination and the Indian caste system have long challenged human dignity and social justice in India. Understanding the Varna system’s impact on freedom and equality in India is crucial to ending caste oppression and building a fair future. To treat one human being differently from another simply because of their birthright is not just unfair—it is a crime against human dignity. Forcing someone into a job they do not wish to do violates the most basic human rights and limits the full realisation of their potential. Freedom is an essential part of human existence. Deeply connected to our sense of privacy and autonomy, it fuels our dreams and ambitions. Today, society is shaped by competition, where individuals strive to reach the pinnacles of success through their talents and hard work. ...

As a remarkable gift of human civilisation, we have religions. But these divisions have nothing to do with whether god exists or why we need to pray. Let's consider the real-life mathematics of prayer. Imagine you're hoping for a loved one’s health to improve. The act of praying—whether you’re religious or a sceptic—is rarely a calculation of certainty. Rather, it’s a sum of “what ifs” Whether you pray or not is a multiplied probability of the three  God's existence, and him listening to you The effort it would take you to pray What you risk losing!!!! I will now build up examples to show you how the interplay of these probabilities shapes our prayers. To start the belief in God. That in fact forms the very basis of prayers, but even those who do not believe in God will also have to admit that there are some happenings which our physics simply can’t decode. Think of a parent pacing a hospital corridor. In those moments, the "risk" feels infinite, the ...