In recent years, there has been a lot of chatter online about ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘digital inclusion.’ AI stands for artificial Intelligence and refers to technology that could carry out duties that would normally require human intelligence, together with natural language, spotting patterns, and making decisions. This technology uses algorithms and statistical fashions to simulate…
Category: Philosophy
Muslims and the Post-Modern Conversation
We are living in troubling times thats for sure, society seems to lack the glue that holds all people together. I whole-heartedly feel there is no way one individual can master all disciplines, and satisfy all the the tastes and desires of people. The striving for character is what beautifies us human beings, like dewdrops on…
The Forgotten Sunnah of ‘Itqan’ & ‘Tathabbut’
If one looks back in history to the Islamic Renaissance from, 7th to 15th century. It is easy to see how influential Muslims once were. They were an example of ‘Progress and Innovation.’ My article will attempt to explore the concept of ‘Itqan’ & ‘Tathabbut’ in the context of rising above our egos and preconceptions. The human ego…
Corporate Culture and Soft Skills – Maximise your Human Potential
Working with a diverse group people over a span of 8+ years has taught me a lot of things about life, work, and culture in general too. Dealing with people with diverse backgrounds as Advertising, Telco, eCommerce, Military & Defense and Software Development. I have noticed a few things that are common in all of them. Though…
Alpharabius – The precursor to Modernity
Alpharabius – A master of solving intellectual jigsaw puzzles, navigated and shaped the humanistic thoughts of a period now referred to as the as the Golden Age of the East. Al-Farabi made a fundamental contribution to Arabic literature and produced Arabic commentary and interpretation of Aristotle, Plato, and other ancient classics at a time when European…
Stephen Hawking’s Book – The Grand Design – A Review
Brief Introduction Stephen Hawking’s Book – The Grand Design attempts to disprove the existence of God using Science and Mathematical models. In this book, it is claimed that the Universe is a result of the Laws of Physics alone, and God is not needed to explain how it began. However it misses out on a…
An Engagement with the Humanities
One of the great weaknesses in the contemporary work-world is a shortage of critical thinking skills and an appreciation of how the insights of the great philosophers can enhance the daily lives of regular people. Philosophers are often derided for having their heads in the clouds, i practiced some of the things i learnt from…
Creativity – The Drivers, Inhibitors & The Downside
“Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately, it kills all it’s students – Hector Berlios 1856 We should use our time wisely, it is a limited asset, and as we grow older it sort of becomes a privilege. Throughout history one can find great examples of disruption. Ideas that changed the world forever. Ideas that…
It’s Time to ‘Be a GameChanger’
Free your mind. It’s time to ‘Be a GameChanger’, it’s time to change the rules. Go beyond the norms. Not much will be gained in terms of innovation, if you live the life of a conformist. Every technology company in the world is striving for and fighting for innovation. In my opinion as a creative…
Digital Marketing – Creative Solutions & Measurable Returns
Steve Jobs knew quite well that the Internet in general and the key-less SmartPhone in particular is going to change human behaviour & habits substantially and globally. That’s why he was a big backer of the Apple Store, iTunes, and the iPhone itself. It’s not a co-incidence trust me! – Farzan Chishti Marketing is no…
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