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Paradox of Free Will
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<li class="left-article" id="left-article-2">Muhahaha</li>
<li class="left-article" id="left-article-3">
The relationship between Music and Mathematics
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From Bio to IT: A Transformative Journey
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Comparison between a Concert and Coding
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My Pursuit of Crime Fiction
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<li class="a1" id="right-article-1">Paradox of Free Will</li>
<p class="name">Ryan Reji John . S 4</p>
<p></p>
<p>
In the fascinating world of philosophy, two brilliant minds, Sam
Harris and Jordan B. Peterson, have distinct views on a deep and
puzzling topic: free will. Picture-free will like the ability to
make choices, big or small, without any strings attached. Both
thinkers have strong arguments, and understanding their ideas can
shed light on this age-old question.<br /><br />
Let's start with Sam Harris. He’s a scientist and a philosopher who
dives deep into how our brains work. According to Harris, our
decisions are not as freely made as we might believe. He argues that
our choices are deeply influenced by things like our genetics, our
upbringing, and the environment we live in. Imagine these factors as
invisible hands guiding our decisions. Harris suggests that even our
thoughts and desires are a result of the way our brains are wired.
So, in a way, he questions the true freedom of our choices. He
believes our sense of free will might be more like an illusion, a
trick our minds play on us.<br /><br />
On the flip side, we have Jordan B. Peterson, a thinker who focuses
on psychology and philosophy. Peterson sees things a bit
differently. He believes in the power of individual choice and
responsibility. For him, our decisions are crucial to shaping our
lives. Peterson thinks that even though life throws challenges our
way, we can still make meaningful choices. He emphasizes the
importance of taking responsibility for our actions. According to
Peterson, our choices are like tools that can help us navigate the
complexities of life and influence the world around us.<br /><br />
Now, let’s break down these complex ideas into simpler terms.<br /><br />
Imagine you’re at an ice cream shop. You have various flavors to
choose from, and you get to decide which one you want. This might
seem like a simple choice, but Harris would argue that even this
decision is influenced by your past experiences. Maybe you choose
chocolate because it reminds you of a happy childhood memory. In his
view, your past experiences and the way your brain processes
information subtly guide your choice, making it less “free” than it
appears.<br /><br />
On the other hand, Peterson might say that your choice of ice cream
flavor reflects your personal taste and preferences. You might
choose chocolate simply because you love the rich, creamy taste. For
him, this choice represents your unique desires and individuality.
In Peterson’s perspective, your freedom to choose lies in your
ability to pick what aligns with your preferences, even in something
as simple as choosing ice cream.<br /><br />
Let’s consider a bigger decision, like choosing a career path.
Harris might argue that our choices in careers are heavily
influenced by societal expectations, family background, and
educational opportunities. For example, if your family has a
tradition of becoming doctors, you might feel pressured to follow
that path, even if it doesn’t truly align with your passions.
According to Harris, these external factors limit the freedom of our
career choices.<br /><br />
Peterson, however, would encourage you to explore your interests and
find a career that brings you fulfillment. He believes that even in
a society with certain expectations, your individual choice can lead
you to a path that resonates with your true self. For him, taking
responsibility for your career choice means pursuing something that
genuinely makes you happy, even if it goes against the norm.<br /><br />
In essence, the debate between Harris and Peterson boils down to the
balance between external influences and personal freedom. Harris
emphasizes the subtle, often unnoticed factors shaping our choices,
while Peterson celebrates the individual’s ability to make
meaningful decisions, even in a world filled with influences.<br /><br />
Understanding these viewpoints doesn’t mean choosing one over the
other; it means appreciating the complexity of the human mind and
the multifaceted nature of our decisions. We are all influenced by
various factors, yet we possess the capacity to make choices that
align with our true selves. Whether our choices are completely free
or subtly guided, the essence of being human lies in our ability to
navigate this intricate balance, making decisions that shape our
lives and contribute to the diverse tapestry of human experiences.
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<li class="a2" id="right-article-2">Muhahaha</li>
<p class="name">Rao Thomas . S 4</p>
<p>
How do you describe laughter? Laughing is defined as “showing
emotion (such as mirth, joy or scorn) with a chuckle or explosive
vocal sound.”<br /><br />
Is laughter an emotion?<br /><br />
Most experts consider it to be. In fact, it’s often called a
“contagious emotion” because it tends to spread from person to
person.<br /><br />
In terms of what takes place in our bodies when we laugh, there’s
actually still a lot of unknowns. According to Psychology Today,
“Although laughter is one of the distinguishing features of human
beings, little is known about the mechanisms behind it.”<br /><br />
We know that people tend to laugh in several scenarios,
including:<br /><br />
- To communicate to others we think something is funny<br />
- Due to embarrassment and social discomfort<br />
- To facilitate bonding and understanding across groups of people<br /><br />
Is laughing a sign of happiness?<br /><br />
Laughing tends to occur more among people who are already happy, and
it can also make you feel happier too.<br /><br />
In humans and primates, laughing releases endorphins and other “feel
good” chemicals that help strengthen social bonds, reduce pain and
increase motivation, all of which contribute to overall
mental/emotional well-being. Laughing even burns calories, although
not as much as most types of moderate exercise.<br /><br />
When you laugh, you naturally buffer yourself against some of the
damaging effects of stress, since laughing puts the brakes on your
defensive stress responses, including our “fight or flight”
response. Laughing also draws others closer to you, since the
happier you appear, the more those around you feel happy too.<br /><br />
What are the benefits of laughing?<br /><br />
Laughter has been shown in studies to contribute to dozens of health
benefits. In fact, laughing more often may even help you live
longer.<br /><br />
One study done in 2016 found that people with a strong sense of
humor had a longer life expectancy than those who didn’t laugh often
due to reduced risk for issues like heart disease and infections.<br /><br />
Laughing is associated with some of the following health
benefits:<br /><br />
- Improves your mood, reducing anxiety symptoms, anger, resentment,
depression, and sadness<br />
- Boosts your immune system by decreasing circulating stress
hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting
antibodies<br />
- Relaxes muscles and relieves tension<br />
- Increases blood flow/circulation and can help protect against
heart disease<br />
- Improves mental and physical resilience (some even compare it to
exercise in this regard!)<br />
- Decreases pain<br />
- Boosts social bonds between friends and attraction between men and
women; in fact, women are sometimes called greater “laughter
appreciators” because they tend to laugh over 120 percent more on
average than men do<br />
- Helps you to forgive sooner and gives you a new perspective when
dealing with challenges<br />
- Improves alertness, productivity, and memory, including in the
workplace<br />
- Gives you a generally more positive, optimistic outlook, which you
bring to new and challenging situations<br /><br />
Drawing upon what we know about how laughing usually occurs and how
it benefits us, here are some ways to bring more laughs into your
everyday life:<br /><br />
- Best way to have a laugh is spending your time with your
buddies/gangs. I’m sure they’ll have something funny to do whenever
everyone is together. (Talking from real-life experience)<br />
- Pay attention to what other people in your social circle think is
funny. Laughing together is a great way to build stronger
relationships, which is powerful at reducing loneliness-related
stress.<br />
- While socializing, put your phone away and try to avoid
distractions. The more present you are with others, the more you’ll
relish in other people’s jokes and
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<li class="a3" id="right-article-3">
The relationship between Music and Mathematics
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<p class="name">Dr. Asha Joseph</p>
<p>
The relationship between music and mathematics is a fascinating and
intricate one, with deep connections that have been explored for
centuries. Here are some of the key aspects of this relationship:
</p>
<p>
Rhythm and Time Signatures:<br />
Music relies heavily on rhythm, and rhythm is inherently
mathematical. Time signatures in music, such as 4/4, ¾, or 6/8,
denote how beats are organized within a measure. These time
signatures are essentially mathematical fractions that determine the
timing and duration of musical notes and rests.
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Frequency and Pitch:<br />
The pitch of a musical note is determined by its frequency, measured
in hertz (Hz). Higher frequencies correspond to higher pitches.
Musical intervals, like octaves, fifths, and thirds, have specific
mathematical ratios that define their sound qualities.
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Harmonics and Overtones:<br />
When a musical instrument produces a sound, it typically generates a
fundamental frequency along with a series of harmonics or overtones.
These overtones are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency
and follow a mathematical pattern, contributing to the timbre or
tone quality of the instrument.
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<p>
Scales and Tuning:<br />
Musical scales are constructed using specific intervals between
notes. Different tuning systems, such as equal temperament or just
intonation, involve mathematical calculations to determine the exact
frequencies of the notes within a scale. The choice of tuning system
can significantly impact the sound of music.
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<p>
Musical Form and Structure:<br />
Compositional elements like repetition, variation, symmetry, and
proportion in music often have mathematical underpinnings. Concepts
from mathematics, such as fractals and Fibonacci sequences, have
been applied to analyze and describe musical form and structure.
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<li class="a4" id="right-article-4">
From Bio to IT: A Transformative Journey
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<p class="name">Meenakshy Bijukumar . S 4</p>
Hey Everyone,<br /><br />
Myself Meenakshy Bijukumar, completing 2nd year Btech in Information
Technology.<br /><br />
As a bio student, it was a very tough task to follow Btech in
Information Technology (IT). During the first year period, our major
task is to clear C programming as it is the first programming language
a bio student is completely focusing on. So, in order to solve the
issue of bio students, the department provides one among the best
teachers to carry out the subject C programming. Teachers specially
focus on bio students and separately clear each of their doubts and
take care of them. That is my first-ever step to programming, and from
the second year onwards, I was completely into fully programming
subjects. Again, in the first times, it was a difficult period, but
along with continuous work and supportive teachers, I was able to
follow the subjects.<br /><br />
The department specially focuses on providing enough lab resources
which also helped me thoroughly understand the subjects. But,
according to me, I focused more on programming subjects as it is a
weaker side of mine, and I am aware that I should work more on such
subjects to understand the subject more clearly. And yes, I know that
I am not well aware enough about any programming language, and I wish
to learn more, improve my knowledge, which marks my future. So, I am
sure that when I finish my 4 years of BTech degree in Information
Technology, my department will make me a well expert in programming,
and I could proudly say that even if you are a bio student, if you
have the willpower and get the nice faculties, you will be able to
become a good professional in software engineering.<br /><br />
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<li class="a5" id="right-article-5">
Comparison between a Concert and Coding
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<p class="name">Dr. Asha Joseph</p>
<p>
Concerts and coding are two very different activities, but they
share some interesting points of comparison. Comparing a Concert to
writing a C program may seem like comparing apples to oranges, as
they are two vastly different activities in terms of their nature,
purpose, and execution. However, if we explore the comparison
metaphorically, we can draw some parallels to highlight the
differences and similarities.<br /><br />
Nature of Activity:<br /><br />
Concert: A concert is a live performance of music, typically
involving musicians playing instruments or singing, an artistic and
expressive activity.<br />
Coding: Coding involves writing instructions (code) for a computer
to follow, a technical and problem-solving activity.<br /><br />
Medium of Expression:<br /><br />
Concert: Musicians express themselves through sound, using a
combination of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and lyrics. It engages
the auditory senses.<br />
Coding: Coders express themselves through programming languages,
creating software that can perform various tasks. It engages the
logical and computational aspects of the brain.<br /><br />
Creativity:<br /><br />
Concert: Musicians often bring their creativity to the performance.
They may improvise, interpret pieces differently, and add personal
touches.<br />
Coding: Coders can be creative when solving problems and designing
algorithms. However, creativity in coding is more about finding
efficient and elegant solutions rather than artistic expression.<br /><br />
Collaboration:<br /><br />
Concert: Concerts often involve collaboration among musicians, where
each member contributes to the overall sound and performance.<br />
Coding: Coding projects can also be collaborative, with multiple
programmers working on different aspects of a software project.<br /><br />
Audience Interaction:<br /><br />
Concert: Concerts have a live audience that can react, applaud, or
even participate in the performance in some cases.<br />
Coding: Coding typically doesn't involve a live audience, although
users may interact with the software once completed.<br /><br />
Temporal Nature:<br /><br />
Concert: Concerts have a fixed duration and take place in real-time.
Once the performance is over, it cannot be repeated exactly the same
way.<br />
Coding: Coding is not constrained by time in the same way. Code can
be written, tested, and executed repeatedly.<br /><br />
Feedback and Iteration:<br /><br />
Concert: Musicians may receive immediate feedback from the audience,
which can influence their performance. They may also make
adjustments during the performance.<br />
Coding: Programmers may receive feedback from users or colleagues,
and they can iterate on the code to improve it, fix bugs, or add new
features.<br /><br />
Purpose:<br /><br />
Concert: The purpose of a concert is primarily to entertain, evoke
emotions, and create a memorable experience for the audience.<br />
Coding: The purpose of coding is to create functional software that
can automate tasks, solve problems, or provide services.<br /><br />
In summary, while a concert and writing a C program are
fundamentally different activities, metaphorically, they both
involve forms of expression and creativity, albeit in very distinct
ways. A concert is a live artistic performance that engages the
senses and emotions, while coding is a technical and logical
endeavor aimed at solving computational problems and creating
functional software.
</p>
<hr />
<li class="a5" id="right-article-5">My Pursuit of Crime Fiction</li>
<p class="name">Stacey Ann</p>
<p>
<br /><br />
Growing up with a brother, there were a lot of books in my house,
which played a vital role in my addiction to reading. I don’t
remember when I actually started reading, but fictional characters
have always influenced my day-to-day interactions with people.<br /><br />
Initially, as most kids, I read a lot of children’s books and comics
like Tintin and Animal Ark. But soon after, I could feel my
brother’s novels calling out to me, and at a very young age, I
decided to read Sherlock Holmes.<br /><br />
I admit, I dropped it the first time. I made it through the first
page and thought that it was so boring. I just couldn’t understand
why my brother loved it; but then I decided to give it one more try,
and that’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.<br /><br />
I fell hook, line, and sinker as I read through both volumes in 2
days. This was my initiation to the genre of crime and
investigation. Since then, I’ve read authors like Agatha Christie,
Stephen King, and Harper Lee, but I always go back to Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, who in my opinion is the best author of all time.<br /><br />
My love of this genre further led me to watch crime and
investigation TV shows and dramas like Sherlock Holmes, Law School,
and Criminal Minds. These books and shows impacted me to the point
where I unrealistically dreamt of becoming an FBI agent.<br /><br />
Watching and reading about crime changed my everyday life as well. I
found myself becoming more attentive, observant, and creative. It
developed my logical thinking and made me become more rational in my
judgment.<br /><br />
My journey in reading crime books has left an indelible mark in my
life. Crime fiction will always be an integral part of me, and I
wouldn’t trade the books and shows of this genre for anything.<br /><br />
Stacey Ann
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