Musings. Et Al. - Archive

Thoughts Archive for Amit Gawande
2018

Such a great first episode of Micro Monday — I love the format, & I love the concept. It was great knowing a bit more about @macgenie.

I really hope @Monday becomes the platform that introduces new voices to podcasting every week. Would be refreshing to hear varied interests.

Does preparing for an exam mean making one learn? I never believed that, but am always reminded that it’s a pretty well spread and well accepted chain of thought.

As we detoured in search of dinner, we had no idea we would halt at a place that hadn’t aged with time.

Ancient Jar

I recently switched off the "Trim Silence" mode. Even got the playback speeds to 1x. All it lasted for was an hour.

There are very few podcasts that are well edited and just a handful that need such focused listening. Am back to "normal" mode.

At times, we do surprise ourself with what we achieve with the creativity - and let the nature grow.

Nature

Short, crisp review of Galaxy S9 →

“If you want this phone, just buy an S8” - Vlad Savov

So, a new year, new Samsung device, same product story. Great hardware, screwed up software and one that will sell well.

It’s difficult to keep up with any goals once you are on an official travel. Thoughts have gone done, writing is affected and interactions badly so. Can’t wait to be back to the routine life.

There’s something unnaturally beautiful about this bench - in midst of a hive of activity, in search of that one companion.

Lone Bench

At times, it’s the calm, the silence, an empty pathway that lends the solace. One such comforting walk today.

Empty Pathway

I am always surprised by the number of typos in e-books. One would think a digital format would be better suited for revisions. Doesn't appear to be so. Is it really that difficult to roll out an update for the digital copy? Or is it to make sure it’s consistent with the print?