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The Rational Attack On Science
Originally, in the 18th century, rationalists and scientists were in the same camp. They challenged tradition, religion, feudalism, using science and logic. In the 21st century, the rational folk came to realise that science, like religion, was becoming the handmaiden of those with power and wealth…
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Overestimating Science and Rationality
Most religious folk are envious of science. Science toppled religion by delivering results…
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Indian Knowledge Systems
The first list of an educational syllabus in India comes from the Chandogya Upanishad, when the Sanatakumar sages ask Narada what subjects he is proficient in. …
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Did Europeans Steal Science from the Vedas?
These are two very different ways of looking at the world and to compare the two is nothing but silliness, stupidity, born of insecurity…
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Science Values Doubt Over Faith
Most people confuse science with logic. Anyone can be logical, even analytical, in establishing causality. But science is about stepping outside the human mind, relying on measurement, comparison and evidence. …
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From Shiva’s Knot to Ram’s Chanda Mama – Our Stories of the Moon
As Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon, it just so happens that the name of the current Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, means “on whose brow the moon takes refuge” – a title for Shiva…