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Re:Gandhi Letter to Adolf Hitler on Sunday November 17, 2024 @02:06AM (#42162476)
I respectfully disagree because Gandhi's approach may seem idealistic, but in reality, nature functions on the basis of survival of the fittest.

Nonviolent methods often require the possibility of violence as a backdrop to be effective. Otherwise, they might not yield the desired results.

While Gandhi's philosophy sounds nice in theory, it may not always be the most practical in real-world scenarios.

Re:Math is still catching up to the genius of Ramanujan on Monday October 21, 2024 @11:14PM (#41910875)
I think modafinil is a wonderful drug, far more potent than caffeine or nicotine. It's also very easy to get with no long term ill effects. There is a whole subreddit dedicated to this.

Wonder why more people aren't using it.

Throwaway account here, but I think we should be cautious about hero worship.

While it's true that Tata has contributed positively in many areas, there are also significant controversies surrounding his legacy—like leasing coal mines for just 25 paise for 999 years before independence(1), among other issues(2)

It's important to consider both the positives and negatives to form a well-rounded opinion. Let's aim to be informed and objective rather than blindly idolizing anyone.

(1) https://www.firstpost.com/business/a-tata-coalgate-999-yr-mi...

(2) https://www.bhopal.net/the-ugly-face-of-tata/