About THIS (the Universe)

 

This article here is about 'this'. This means everything that is observable. The universe, the world, the order or whatsoever we may call it. I will try to include everything I came to know about this by observing the information filtered through my own understanding and logic. It is my little effort to share my thinking and understanding of this. I am trying to make this article as small and concise as possible and will use many common assumptions without specific reference to details.

EQUATION OF EVERYTHING!

This = Energy + Order or Science + Spirit + Information + Force of God

Matter as we see it is just energy manifested into forms. It is scientifically proved that all matter is basically composed of only energy. So in the above equation, energy will include all of the observable matter (galaxies, stars, planets, life forms, etc), antimatter and energy types (Potential/Kinetic/Chemical/Nuclear energy). We all know that this is governed by certain laws and order. Although, the unimaginable vastness and non-uniformity of the universe, at first, makes us think that it is not very orderly, united or even. However, the cosmos is very precisely designed and the laws governing it are very strict and apply evenly (almost*), as much as we know so far. So, the order or science [science because it is discoverable], which keeps everything intact and in place is also a distinguishable part of the universe. But without the spirit everything has no meaning. This universe was created for experiencing and discovering it. Without mind/spirit, this is incomplete.

Information is clearly distinguishable from matter and energy. Neither is it the mind that creates it. Information is created by a mind and is processed by a mind. All the above mentioned entities are caused and governed by the force of the universe or the super-intelligent creator. Although God may be a separate entity from this universe, but how can we not associate the artist with his creation? Common sense and logic tells us that there is contingency in everything. It means every effect has a cause. If something created this, which as we will later look into, is unified, then that entity/creator should not be contingent. That is what also makes force of God/God separate from the creation/universe.

CAUSE and EFFECT

Cause and Effect is the prime rule of the universe. Everything that happens has a cause. Nothing is random or by chance.

It is the instinctive nature of humans to be curious. However, more often, people remain impressed and worried of effects, when they should be analyzing the causes.

Everything has a good and a bad side; we only have the power to choose by getting knowledge. So, here we come to our next section which is about choice.

FREEWILL

Freewill is the basis of existence. We wouldn't have been any different from animals or machines if we didn't have freewill. Our mind has choice and that’s why we exist individually. We choose and justify what we do. So, God's interference or order over us is illogical. As far as guidance from the Supreme Being for better human life is concerned, it is already there. We all have the intellect in us to guess what is right and what is not. As we grow up as kids, we demand justice in everything. We wouldn't want something from another person which is not good for us. But on the other hand we do things that are selfish. So, basically we demand justice, but when it comes to responsibility, we just ignore it for the sake of our ego. We would continue to grow like that and end up fighting over everything if we don't learn to live socially. Knowledge makes you social, responsible and makes you respect equality.

ABOUT POWER

As most believe that the world's existence is based on power and it’s the power which rules... Some say power always wins or its the age of power, but the reality is that power has always been there, always was and always will be. It’s always been our choice of how to use it which decides who wins and who loses in the worldly domain. So we can still have the win-win scenario for all, which is very easy if people start living morally and then there is the win-lose scenario which is popular worldwide and is the result of people attracted to doing selfish things for immediate return.

Because we are being dependent on each other more and more every day, the more we ignore the win-win scenario, the earlier we'll face its consequences on the life around us.

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

I believe that the basic teachings and the ethics of all religions are the same. After all, religions are originated from human minds only. Broadly I would classify religion under philosophy.

Meaning of the word religion is to relate. People follow religion of many reasons; some just kind of inherit it from their parents and keep following it, some find the philosophy of a religion interesting so they like to be a follower. Then there are some who just don't care. Religion is a personal choice and can be unique for each one. Spirituality is different from religion because it quests on the spirit and on our relationship with the super-spirit/God. Man is spiritual by nature because he has the curiosity to relate himself with the spirit.

EVOLUTION

People debate and even fight over the two very popular but different opinions about the origin of life on earth. One is that god created the world and put man on earth. The second opinion is that existence of life is a mere coincidence. It is a random event that man was formed biologically and there is nothing more than biochemical reactions. But my opinion is a midway between the two!

I believe that evolution was created by God to fulfill the purpose of creating life in the universe. And the universe is intelligent enough by itself to originate life on planets. It doesn't feel logical to me that God is different from the universe and would have created Adam and Eve out of nothing and put them on earth. I think such ideas came into existence because man has a nature to feel special about him.

Hope you have a slightly better insight of the universe after reading this simple article. Comments and questions are welcome. Simplicity is Great.

Search based GUI in applications

 

Adding search to a GUI really improves usability and overall user experience. It can be a pain in the neck to manually search for a particular option in a complex GUI with several tabs such as Microsoft office word 2007. You need to remember all the options in order to be able to efficiently use the program. Most of the GUI based programs do not have search based GUI as of now and it is difficult to get used to the GUI without much effort.

In case there is a search based GUI and highlights options/buttons as we search for it using a suggesting keyword, that would make the task a hundred times easier.Recently i have used 1 or 2 programs with search based GUI and i think it is marvelous to have it. It is so intutive to use search based UI.

Suppose you have to add a media file to a word document and you are a novice user. In case there is no search based UI you'll have to go through all the options to find out that one button in that one tab which allows you to add media to the document. In case there is integrated search, you just type the keyword 'add media',naturally, and the button/tab containing that option is highlighted to get you started right-away. I particularly like the windows7/vista start menu because it offers instant search. I think every complex GUI based program should have such basic integrated search.

Rush Reloaded

Rising population has been a big issue for India in the 21'st century. There are way too many people in India especially in the metros. Its not a problem that any odd person can deal with, there needs to be rational population control rules/law for it. I wrote a small poem highlighting the core issue of India being so developed yet inhabiting a vast number of poor people. Hope you like it:

Rush's everywhere, rush's everywhere.But it is nobody's care.

Buses overloaded with people, streets overloaded with cars.No space to live on earth, begin the quest to mars.

Population of Delhi has expanded exponentially, Hits the most those who haven’t grown commercially.

At traffic signals is observed an inhuman scene,Every day, by me, it’s not easily seen.

Just a car's window is separating successful and poor,Humanity I think is still immature.

Take it as my word; it is going to be worse.Population, pollution, and bad politics are a curse.

India has enough but poorly managed.Let’s take action before whole earth is damaged.

 

Slitaz Linux Review

 

Small is powerful



How minimal do you think a complete GUI-based operating system size can be? I thought it has to be around 500-700Mb before I came to know about the smallest of small linux distros. The main contenders are DSL, puppy, slitaz and a few more. SliTaz 2.0 is a powerful distro(operating system) in just about 30MB. Its the best mini distro i've tried so far. It offers clean looks and solid apps with no compromise in usability.

Good:
1. Slim yet powerful File manager.
2. Firefox included in a 30mb distro!!
3. Grub install option.
4. Robust inbuilt system tools and utilities.(best feature)
5. Working Desktop effects!
6. Autologin/multiple accounts feature.
7. Perfectly working GUI-based package manager.

Bad:

1. Window manager crashes sometimes.(unlikely)
2. Absence of word/excel/presentations processor.(who needs those when we have google docs)

Democracy and Humanity

 

Every human knows right from wrong and to depict this character is called humanity.

Democracy is just a forceful method to make people comply with some of the basic rights of all human beings. Humanity on the other hand allows humans to be really free and righteous. The universal law should be humanity and democracy should be abandoned.

I dont understand why there is a need to rush for resources. Why there is need for anyone to work 9 hours or more each day to get his livelihood when there are plenty of resources and machines to do all the repetitive tasks. These days people are busy with their businesses and work life so much that they forget the real purpose of life. Ideally, there should be lots of time for recreation,fun,art and above all finding the reason for living which is totally apart from business.

Democracy allows anyone to earn as much as he can with legal methods. Those legal methods are bound by laws decided by society formed of the same people who are greedy, selfish and foolish. Which means that selfish people won't allow just distribution f resources. And which means that some people are always struggling for resources to feed and shelter themselves.

Most of the Indians think that if one is poor it is the cause of his own destiny. They don't understand that the real reason for poverty is that although the universe gives equal oppertunity to all, humans do not.

Fix for corruption

 

People advice to introduce this policy, make that amendment in law, and corruption shall be gone. But people tend to forget that the root of all corruption is the evil in the human mind.

The ability to differentiate between right and wrong is human's biggest ability. It gives man the ability to imagine,search, and reach anything.

Small bits make bigger parts and parts combined make the whole. Man can start doing things in small bits and pieces and expect a bigger and worthier end provided he is doing the righteous. Meaning righteous behavior can lead man to the good things in life and progress him to a way to find his purpose and the truth about life.

Right mindset is needed to understand anything. And that is why right mindset is needed to achieve anything.

Different people think differently and that is why they perceive differently. Perception affects understanding. Demented understanding of things already known to the mind may be the basic hurdle for it to understand something else just as some readers may think this article is crap and some may find it enlightening.


Mind always tends to think: "what is the immediate gain for me"? and that corrupts the mind. Believe me, thinker's mind is corrupted right at that very moment. One should set a higher goal for himself than just material success and that is possible with noble thinking.


Some say that there is no light in the world and it is all dark. The truth is imminent but can be seen with open eyes and open mind only, it is not for the blindfolded but for the wise.

Defence or Offense?

 

Defense Services are a complete waste of money and resources. War is the most foolish thing ever done by man. All animals fight but only man wages war. In fact, defense services is the wrong name given to armed forces. They should be aptly called forces, because they are means to force your will upon others!

It is all result of commercialization and profit based marketing that it is considered an honor to join forces and even considered to be an act of serving your fellow men. I do not coincide with that thought. IMHO, if one has to serve, he should raise the consciousness of people to do the right thing. War and military is just wrong. Yes, there are terrorism, violent activism and other bad stuff going on but Police, CRPF, ATS etc should be good enough to fight back. Army is just plain foolishness of man spending money on it is also a waste.

We should get our basics right. Why fight? Do your neighbor as you do yourself. You and your neighbor would both be benefited. I know that is not the case. But why? Science tells us to ask why. So should we. Well, there is a simple answer to that. Its like this because there is inequality amongst men. People fight of only that reason. Inequality of resources, both natural and intellectual, causes differences, and hence jealousy and hatred in society.

Nations should come closer to create a global governance. In that case there would be no need for borders and forces. In such a scenario, only regular law enforcement would be good enough and after a while and I hope even that wouldn't be needed if we follow good commandments.

Democracy is a foolish system of maintaining order in society. It is based on the false assumption that people are fair, care for others and can be inherently believed to write and follow good laws and commandments for just behavior.

Humans never followed humanity so here are a few tips to improve existing widespread governance system called democracy.

1.Equal opportunity for all. Now equal means truly equal. Not only educationally and by rights but also intellectually and upbringing-wise.

2. Minimum wage and a job for everyone as no-one wants to sit idle.

3. Wealth regulation and penalty on excessive wealth accumulation.

That's it. Simple but it will take time for the existing society and order to change in accordance.