Poor man; NO sir; when you are just a kid 7 years , all and everything is feasible. And I wonder at this age you did not know wood is hard conductor; I told everyone about your knowledge; and you prove it again and again KR
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Narayanaswamy Iyer <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 at 18:13 Subject: Re: [KeralaIyers] Fwd: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 12-2023-30 To: iyer <[email protected]>, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> Cc: Narayanaswamy Iyer <[email protected]>, Laxminarayan Sarma < [email protected]> Dear folks "*GR*:*Low volt electricity does not travel through wooden sticks. (Dry)* *KR: My Grandma knows it**.*" My comments:- "KR" being in his mid-80's, is his "Grandma" in her mid-50's? S Narayanaswamy Iyer On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 4:58 PM Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]> wrote: > CULTURAL QA 12202330 > > Q1 What are some extremely useful facts that you know? > > KR Just a graduate of 21 year old who is yet to see the world speaks > about useful facts: > > Low volt electricity does not travel through wooden sticks. (Dry) > > KR My Grandma knows it > > Next time when you witness an electric shock, you can use a wooden stick > to push the accident victim off a wire. > > KR I think many TV serials are seen. > > The average Cell Phone screen is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. So, > always manage a small time daily to clean. > > KR Do we not see DIRTY HARRYs only among the students? > > Eating blueberries daily helps you boost your short term memory. Rather > than complaining about your short memory brain, start to take blueberries > daily. > > KR Memory is health perfection oriented; so not only blue > berry , any berry or any healthy balanced diet will do. > > Both declarative and procedural memory systems are > elements of long-term memory, as contrasted to short-term or working > memory. Declarative (including semantic and episodic) memory is an > explicit form of memory, where facts are stored and can be recalled and > “declared.” Procedural memory, by contrast, is an implicit form of > memory, whereby performances can be elicited without conscious thought. > > The episodic memory system is related to the location or time of a > personally-experienced event; an example would be the content of a > particular training event that this trainee attended. The semantic memory > system is related to facts that are not based on any personal recollection > of episodic memory. An example would be identifying the pharmaceutical > company with the highest global sales figures. Thus training per se engages > the declarative memory system, either episodic or semantic. > > Human memory systems encompass several different types of > cognitive phenomena and reflect our ability to learn, store, and later > retrieve information. Although numerous subdivisions and classifications > exist, episodic memory is what most people are referring to when they > discuss memory. Episodic memory refers to memory of events or episodes in > one's life that are related to a particular time and place. Episodic > memories are: flexible, in which small details of a memory can be accessed > in isolation (e.g., where you went for dinner last week) or the entire > multimodal memory can be retrieved; relational, in which details of the > memory are connected to each other and relate to your personal experience > of the event; and contextual, in which the memory incorporates rich > information about the environment and/or situation (i.e., they are context > specific). > > Classic models of memory place episodic memory within the declarative > memory system, which refers to memories that are directly accessible to > conscious recollection. Episodic memory can be contrasted with semantic > memory, which is another component of the declarative memory system and > refers to a person's fund of general information. Unlike episodic memories, > semantic memories reflect information that does not depend on a particular > time or place (i.e., they are context general). Thus, knowing that > Cleopatra was a queen of Egypt is part of semantic memory; remembering a > time when one saw Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra is part of episodic > memory. Similarly, learning a list of words is a function of episodic > memory; knowing what the words mean depends on semantic memory. > Importantly, many memories contain both episodic and semantic information, > allowing for a more vivid representation of the memory. (hence it is a wide > subject which a 21 year old may not……..) > > Q2 What's the main thing about the universe that cannot be explained > by science? > > R and G Determining the "main" thing about the universe that science > can't explain is subjective and depends on individual perspectives and > interpretations. However, several prominent candidates exist: 1. > Consciousness: 2. The origin and ultimate fate of the universe: 3. The > existence and nature of dark matter and dark energy: 4. The emergence of > life and its potential beyond Earth: 5. The fundamental nature of reality: > \It's important to remember that science is constantly evolving and pushing > the boundaries of knowledge. What may seem unexplainable today might find a > scientific explanation tomorrow. > > KR I appreciate the young man; but the older generations by this > time should have learnt better or read what I had been writing so far; even > today on time I had written wrt the science. > > 1 Consciousness as Indian Vedas teach us is as abstract as > the science is trying to unearth; the USA and many other nations have done > communications made through their minds parted by distance, by corelating > the graph projections of both. Science is trying to establish data only > through the graphs (electro cardio graph) about the brain functions. So as > admitted by Stephen hawking, these things can never be achieved at all. > (II) One who had studied the NASADIYA SUKTHAM DIRECTLY OR WRITTEN BY ME > AMY A TIMES, WILL KNOW, no brain or experiment or fossils or any advanced > hydrogen, Helium etc can perfectly tell, any one , what was the origin, > since none of (we were there but…B G ) us may remember. Nasadiya suktham > the first literature alone were the closest; even they said: > > इ॒यं विसृ॑ष्टि॒र्यत॑ आब॒भूव॒ यदि॑ वा द॒धे यदि॑ वा॒ न। > > यो अ॒स्याध्य॑क्षः पर॒मे व्यो॑म॒न्त्सो अ॒ङ्ग वे॑द॒ यदि॑ वा॒ न वेद॑॥ ७॥ > > iyam visrushtir-yata aabhabhuuva yadi vaa dadhe yadi va na | > > yo asyaadhyakshah parame vy-o-mantso anga ve-eda yadi va ne veda || 7 || > > Where did creation have its origin? Who is One that created it or did the > One not create it? That One alone perceives all from above and knows the > beginning or maybe doesn’t? > > (III) The science had opened the gate of dark energy and the dark matter > and even has photographs through HUBBLE. Black hole is well described in > Rig Vedam. So, it cannot be said the science did not know about it. (IV) > Emergence of life and potential beyond earth are well diagnosed by the > science reasonably well; of course, the theory advanced is questionable and > subject to alterations; but theory is founded. (V) Fundamental nature > or reality? Author is not clear for me to answer. > > Q3 Can you tell me something inspiring? > > G ***Nothing in this universe will inspire you more than your good > deeds. Just give your best in your work and inspiration will follow you. My > note- I emphasise the truth of that statement. Those who abuse others, > making negative observations on others may note it. > > KR I was not interested in the Youngman anecdote as that was his > personal; but the aged cracked a joke at the end and that made me say , how > an actor the writer is? > > INSPIRATION: Absolutely, inspiration is the heartbeat of > creativity, the catalyst that ignites the flame within us, propelling us > toward our goals and dreams. It acts as a guiding force, a muse that > whispers ideas into our consciousness and fuels our passion to create, > innovate, and excel. > > At its core, inspiration is a blend of emotions, experiences, and moments > that strike a chord deep within us. It can manifest in various forms – a > breathtaking landscape, a moving piece of music, a powerful speech, or even > a simple act of kindness. It has the power to transcend boundaries, to > traverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds, touching hearts and minds > universally. > > One of the most captivating aspects of inspiration is its ability to spark > creativity. When inspired, our minds break free from the confines of > routine and familiarity, exploring new realms of imagination. It’s like a > cascade of ideas, each one building upon the last, creating a symphony *of > thoughts that lead to innovation and originality.* > > Moreover, inspiration is not solely about grand revelations or > life-altering moments. It often hides in the mundane, waiting to be > discovered in the ordinary facets of life. It could be found in a > conversation with a friend, the pages of a book, the melody of a song, or > even in the quiet solitude of a morning sunrise. The key lies in being > receptive, in opening ourselves to the world around us, ready to embrace > the spark that can set our souls on fire. > > *Importantly, inspiration is a force that drives action.* It’s not merely > about feeling motivated; it’s about channelling that motivation into > tangible steps forward. It nudges us out of our comfort zones, urging us > to chase our aspirations, turning dreams into reality. > > > > *However, inspiration can be elusive*. It doesn’t always arrive on > command. Sometimes, it requires patience, persistence, and an open mind. > It’s about nurturing a mindset that welcomes inspiration, allowing it to > weave its magic at its own pace. > > In conclusion, inspiration is the heartbeat of progress and the essence of > human ingenuity. It’s the catalyst that fuels innovation, the guiding light > that leads us toward our aspirations. It dwells in the world around us, > waiting to be discovered and harnessed. So, let’s stay open, curious, and > receptive, for in the embrace of inspiration lies the power to transform > our lives and the world around us. > > Now let me know, whether a candy business will eke out profit Rs > 2000 a day is a question to ask; and how did he know the candy business and > it will eke out? he should have had a back up or he knew it as one already > experienced around him, even as he was so young. So it is not at all > inspiration to do at Besant Nagar where, I resided and no one will but any > such things there as 75% of the homes do have some one in USA. Inspiration > is that which takes others by storm, ad that person leads the society; > candy is the oldest business. So now one can understand, why the real > abusers, shifts the wily acts carried out by them, on others? and how the > bad people always project a refined image, knowing fully well, the whole > world is aware of their guilt. And is there in Villainy carried out by them > any creativity, to cause any inspiration? I don’t know sir as villainy is > the oldest product of the earth. > > > > Q4 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? > > KR I have 2 books one on life of Sathyamurthy and another his > wits; but I do not find any such episode as narrated, as the presence of > mind. May be your presence of mind? Or escaping under it will continue only > errors clause? > > K Rajaram IRS 31 12 23 > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <[email protected]> > Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 at 20:17 > Subject: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 12-2023-30 > To: Patty Thatha <[email protected]>, Kerala Iyer < > [email protected]>, Iyer <[email protected]> > > > CULTURAL QA 12-2023-30 > > All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 30-12-2023. > > Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need > not be 100% correct answers. > > Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 30-12-2023. > > Q1 What are some extremely useful facts that you know? > > A1 Aabishkar Wagle, BSc. Hons IT from University of Wolverhampton > (Graduated 2019) Updated 5y > > Low volt electricity does not travel through wooden sticks. (Dry) > > Next time when you witness an electric shock, you can use a wooden stick > to push the accident victim off a wire. > > The average Cell Phone screen is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. So, > always manage a small time daily to clean. > > Eating blueberries daily helps you boost your short term memory. Rather > than complaining about your short memory brain, start to take blueberries > daily. > > Q2 What's the main thing about the universe that cannot be explained > by science? > > A2 Chitransh Rahul Saxena 20h > > Determining the "main" thing about the universe that science can't explain > is subjective and depends on individual perspectives and interpretations. > However, several prominent candidates exist: > > 1. Consciousness: Despite significant neuroscientific advancements, the > nature of consciousness and its emergence from physical processes remains a > major puzzle. We understand the brain's electrical and chemical > activities, but the "what it's like" aspect of subjective experience, > qualia, eludes scientific explanation. > > 2. The origin and ultimate fate of the universe: Theories like the Big > Bang and cosmic expansion provide compelling models for the universe's > early stages and large-scale evolution. However, questions like what > existed before the Big Bang, what lies beyond the observable universe, and > what will ultimately happen to everything remain unanswered. > > 3. The existence and nature of dark matter and dark energy: These > invisible components make up most of the universe's energy and mass, yet > their composition and properties remain largely unknown. Scientists > actively search for dark matter particles and study the expansion of the > universe to unravel their mysteries. > > 4. The emergence of life and its potential beyond Earth: We understand > the basic principles of life on Earth, but how exactly did it arise from > non-living matter? Is life unique to Earth, or does it exist elsewhere in > the universe? These questions push the boundaries of what science can > currently answer. > > 5. The fundamental nature of reality: Questions about the nature of > space, time, and the laws of physics delve into the deepest mysteries of > existence. Are these fundamental elements absolute, or are they emergent > properties of something more profound? Understanding the underpinnings of > reality remains a long-term pursuit. > > It's important to remember that science is constantly evolving and pushing > the boundaries of knowledge. What may seem unexplainable today might find > a scientific explanation tomorrow. However, there's also the possibility > that some aspects of the universe, like the essence of consciousness, might > lie outside the realm of scientific inquiry and belong to philosophical or > spiritual domains. > > Q3 Can you tell me something inspiring? > > A3 Murtuza Kanjeta, Student at IIT Madras Updated 2y > > I met this guy(middle one) on Elliot beach(chennai). He was selling > cotton candy. I was clicking his pic then he asked me if I want the candy > hair. I usually don’t carry money (cash) as I pay through digital mode 99% > of time. But he offered me for free. I asked him where he came from and > how he manages his life. > > I was shocked when he told me that he completed his 10th std from UP(Uttar > Pradesh) and he came to Chennai all alone for earning money. Like he > could have gone to Mumbai or some other north place due to ease in language > but > he chose Chennai. > > He learnt Tamil in just a span of 2 months (atleast he can communicate) > and throughout the day he sells candy and makes a profit of nearly 2000 > per day. > > As a gujju I asked him about his way of doing business, he wakes up at > 4am and makes cotton candy with an equipment he purchased at a cost of > 3000/- nearly he spends 200rs per day and makes 2000 RS profit. > > He was happy with his life and that made me happy too. > > We always want inspiration from other people but that boy was getting > inspiration from his own work. > > ***Nothing in this universe will inspire you more than your good deeds. > Just give your best in your work and inspiration will follow you. > > My note- I emphasise the truth of that statement. Those who abuse others, > making negative observations on others may note it. > > Q4 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? > > A4 Sunil Hembram, Former Student at Indian Institute of Science > Education and Research, Kolkata (IISER-K) (2012–2017)Updated 6y > > This is a story about S. Satyamurti, who was a leading nationalist and a > politician. He was known for his great oratory and his words carried > wisdom, wit and logic. > > Once he went to England to present India’s case for freedom. He met the > leading politicians in Britain. He pleaded them to restore self-government > to India. He addressed several public meetings. They were well attended. > > At a meeting, while he was presenting India’s case for freedom, a heckler > asked, “Do you know that the sun never sets on the British Empire?” That > was true. For Britain had colonies all around the globe. And always it was > day in some or the other part of the Empire. > > Satyamurti looked in the general direction of the crowd from where the > question had come and smiled. The heckler felt he had nettled Satyamurti. He > thought Satyamurti would not have a convincing reply. > > Here he went wrong. For Satyamurti replied, “ Do you know why? Even the > sun doesn’t trust the British in the dark.” > > The laughter of the crowd pitched high. The heckler quickly ran out. He > had learnt one lesson. He had met more than his match. He should have > remained silent. He should not have heckled Satyamurti. > > Note: Last year when India celebrated the 70 I-Day, this unsung hero who > fought for our independence was remembered. > > Q5 What is the latest joke about old age? > > A5 Gopalkrishna Vishwanath, I know lots of them. But most can't be > narrated without spoiling my good name.5h > > In my WhatsApp group of old men in my age group, some are still a bit > naughty. > > Here is a joke shared by one of them in the group. > > A group of Indian oldies decided to set out on a pilgrimage along with a > guide.The guide made all arrangements and lectured the group on dos and > don’ts during the journey. > > One of the don’ts was ‘When traveling don’t look at or stare at beautiful > woman if there are any on the way. Look straight ahead and watch your > step. Remember that you are on a pilgrimage. If by accident you happen to > see them Chant “Hari Om”, “Hari Om”, turn your eyes away and continue on > your way.The group agreed. > > On the way they saw an aged hermit sitting on the side of the road who was > loudly chanting “Hari om”. > > The group rushed towards him and asked “Where?” > > My note- For the crippled brain – It was heard as “Hurry On” > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/972371528.3140245.1703947651536%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/972371528.3140245.1703947651536%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > On Facebook, please join https://www.facebook.com/groups/keralaiyerstrust > > We are now on Telegram Mobile App also, please join > > Pattars/Kerala Iyers Discussions: https://t.me/PattarsGroup > > Kerala Iyers Trust Decisions only posts : https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrust > > Kerala Iyers Trust Group for Discussions: > https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrustGroup > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "KeralaIyers" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/CAL5XZoq-sH6eAH1WuZQiyVmyq%2B0oBVKj0W6nnYCCjt%2Bmz-ptSg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/CAL5XZoq-sH6eAH1WuZQiyVmyq%2B0oBVKj0W6nnYCCjt%2Bmz-ptSg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iyer123" group. 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