Brains In You

Ever heard anything across a soundproof wall? No, right? That is exactly what most of us seem to be going through. A large number of people today are busy chasing professional titles—titles that look sassy and impressive on social media and sound smooth and regal when announced at gatherings. But the hollowness does not end there. It extends into a 24×7 cycle of brainstorming, hustling, and pretending to be passionately “into it.” Students prepare and fight examinations, interns beg for exposure and stipends, employees sabotage their schedules for career growth, managers seek compliance and respect—the list goes on endlessly. But what does a human seek as an individual? Survival, yes. That is the fundamental right of every creature on this land. Along with survival, however, comes happiness and the profound satisfaction derived from one’s work. Survival was never a chore. Living has slowly become one—performed with carefully crafted personas meant to shine in digital books and hooks o...