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How Brands Use Design and Marketing to Influence Our Minds?
In the bustling marketplace of products and services, branding and marketing play pivotal roles in shaping consumer behavior. But beyond just informing us about products, they often wield a profound influence on our decision-making processes, tapping into our emotions, biases, and cognitive shortcuts. Let’s delve into some of the ways brands use design and marketing […]
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Old Post-its
I was about to throw these in the bin. These exist now only in my memory. Here are some of the old post-its that kept me going in 2023: Some things are better left unexplained. I’ll leave it up to you to decode the message.
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To my future self
Dear Kabir, Halt. Pause. Take a seat. Breathe. Hug. Kiss. Touch. Feel. Sense. Smell. Walk. Run. Bend. Stretch. Observe. Drink some water. Don’t speak. Just listen. Call them. Turn your phone off for a while. Internet is still a trap. Ask for help. Offer help. Share everything. Live. Spend. Don’t be sorry, don’t try to […]
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What is Papercraft?
Papercraft encompasses a wide range of creative endeavors involving the crafting of objects from paper. This inclusive term covers various styles and techniques, making it a versatile and accessible form of artistic expression. Let’s delve into the diverse world of papercraft to explore its many facets. One of the remarkable aspects of papercraft lies in […]
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24 Things worth exploring in 2024
Remember: The first step to change your life is to understand there are no steps at all! Hey everyone! Here are 24 things I find worth exploring in the year 2024 (and beyond, why not!): Thank you for reading my tiresome list. Hope you make many mistakes this year and have fun!
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To mistakes!
I wish to make a lot of small mistakes this year.
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Q & Q (Questions and Quietness)
I recently realized, a few weeks or months back, that I engage in frequent arguments and talk excessively. Hearing comments like “Bass kar yaar Kabir, dimaag mat kha” (Stop Kabir, don’t eat my brain) “tu bahut bolta hai” (You speak a lot) from those close to me made me ponder its validity. While I’m not […]
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My Reading Year, 2023
I (fully) read 11 books this year. In this particular order… (P.S. thank you so much Austin Kleon) Austin Kleon, Show Your Work! It says, 10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered, but what it should actually say is, 10 ways to open your mind and discover new possibilities. Honestly, the yellow attracted […]
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Raise you voice for what’s right. Be Aware! #StopScamBusiness
I opened YouTube, and for the first time, it was not a mistake. References: Draft Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021.pdf Reserve Bank of India Notification Disclaimer: I do not intend to call out any one person or business; the sole purpose of this post is to make readers aware of what is happening around […]
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Is AI a threat? How are we going to deal with collective machines ruling us?
Don’t look at me hoping I have an answer. I don’t. I am sorry if you were here looking for one. But here is what I know about the problem (if there is one): What is AI? In short, Artificial Intelligence – Intelligence (problem solving) done by computers – or as Dr. Harari calls it […]