I believe that the main goal of having any hobby (writing, photography, language, cooking, fashion, speed reading etc.) is to want to become an absolute master of it in your lifetime and here is why. (coming soon)
writing in progress
More issues
It is time to think about writing more "f%^k you code," code that gives you real (not local, not time-limited) leverage, similar to "f%^k you money" - Part 1
"F%^k you money" is the idea of having enough financial cushion that you can walk away from bad deals, horrible bosses or a horrible workplace or misaligned work without fear because your (financial) survival isn't on the line and maybe your ego is, which is
Translation of "Aey Nehin" by Arooj Aftab from Night Reign
Aey Nehin Abhi Tak,
Koi Baat Ho Gaie Ho Gi.
They didn't arrive yet,
Something must have happened (so that's what it could be).
Shayad, Uun Ke Sheher Main,
Achanak, Raat Ho Gaie Ho Gi
Maybe, in their town,
Suddenly, it must have became night (so
What I've been reading in May-June 2024
📕 The History of Philosophy by A.C. Grayling
📗 Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality by Scott Belsky (re-reading)
📙 Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
📘 Math for Deep Learning What You Need to Know to Understand Neural Networks by Ronald T.
Arooj Aftab - Live at Le Guess Who?
Arooj Aftab is a Grammy Award-winning Pakistani singer and songwriter known for her blend of minimalistic soundscapes and traditional Sufi music. She gained international acclaim for her soulful voice and innovative approach to music, which often incorporates elements of jazz, folk, and world music. Aftab's work has been
Serendipity And Publishing One’s Work Publicly
The guide, "Publishing your work increases your luck," on GitHub's ReadME Project by Aaron Francis, discusses the benefits of sharing work publicly to increase one’s Luck Surface Area. It emphasizes that luck, defined as unexpected and good events, can be influenced by actively doing things
An Abstraction On Aggregators: Content, News, Media, Knowledge And Etc. [Jan 2024]
Artist Shehzil Malik's 2021 Piece On Notable Pakistani Women: Their Work, Their Commitment And Their Dedication
Shehzil Malik is a designer/illustrator with a focus on socio-political topics, women’s narratives and feminism. She works on social impact projects through digital art, publications, textile and public art. She was a contributing artist and panellist at the Oslo Freedom Forum 2019 and has previously worked as an
The New Yorker's January 2024 cover: "Deadline"
Every New Yorker cover makes me pause, think and sometimes smile and the upcoming January 2024 cover is no different.
The cover is by Bianca Bagnarelli and is titled "Deadline." It reminds me of times when I have worked and missed out on fun but I also can&
Getting Started With screen For Bioinformaticians
In my experience, being a bioinformatician involves working on many projects throughout the day. Multiple projects means different interactions with the command line and servers for each project. To alleviate these complexities, bioinformaticians use nohup and screen to manage shell – sometimes remote – sessions. If you are a bioinformatician and do