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My 2024 Favorites: Books, Podcasts and more!
Second year in a row, I wanted to share books, podcasts and other media / art that added a lot of value to my life.
The Price of Freedom: Converting Currencies, Converting Mindsets - Part I
Growing Up Middle Class in Dhaka
Will AI Replace Software Engineers?
Humans are notoriously bad at predicting the future, but very resilient at adapting when we must.
Dhaka Part II: A Symphony of Survival
The air hung thick and sweet, clinging to my skin like a forgotten memory. The bus lurched forward, a reluctant participant in the city’s cacophony. Honking ...
Dhaka Part I: Finding Rootedness
An overdue trip
My 2023 Favorites: Podcasts, Books and more!
And just like that, 2023 is behind us. I wanted to have some fun and share my picks across media and art this year.
Improvisation and Self Discovery
On a whim, I went to hideout theatre in Austin, TX for a improv beginner class a few years back. Over time, I have tried short and long form improv, and trie...
My Word of the Year in 2023
I’m not a savant at risk taking. I can hedge my opinions and guard my feelings. Perhaps I want to be liked a little much. My need for belonging can make me w...
Reflections on WeWork: Relentless Change and Unrealized Potential
I spent three years as a software engineer at WeWork. Three years is north of 6,000 working hours and this post is an account of my time there and key takeaw...