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Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth Audrey Truschke

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Suppercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

  Author Charles Duhigg joined Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection' on Feb 20th.  https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/what-is-a-supercommunicator-and-how-can-we-all-become-one-204548677560     less than 8=9 min. interview with  Willie  Geist,  Mika Brezinski  How to converse like  super communicator : 1)  Ask  Deep questions  2) Prove   you are listening 3)  Determine  what everyone wants  4) Pay  attention to  more than words   Some of the appealing statements  and examples that trigger my interest Communication is  superpower. Right conversation at  right time can  make impact and  change everything .  Regarding social media based communication: We have to  recognize there are  different  rules  for different communications   "The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place."- - George Bernard Shaw . This quote encapsulates the essence of many communication

Hitting Refresh

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  Feb 4 2024   Biographies rank among my favorite genres, with recent works on notable figures like Elon Musk, Indra Nooyi( Ex-CEO of Pepsi) and Tim Cook capturing my interest. However, it's Satya Nadella's memoir that resonates with me the most for a variety of compelling reasons. What stands out is how closely I can relate to his personal journey. Like Nadella, who grew up as the son of an IAS officer known for his progressive views and a mother deeply rooted in her faith, I too have navigated similar familial and cultural dynamics. His experiences with his father's job transfers, his father's progressive friends, his move to the USA for studies at the University of Wisconsin, and his career at Microsoft—a leading IT company of his era, mirroring my own path with IBM—strike a particular chord with me. Furthermore, Nadella's blend of Buddhist and Hindu philosophies, devoid of strict ritualistic practices, along with his inclusive ideology and support for minority

The Coming Wave

 T he Coming Wave" by Mustafa Suleyman and Michael Bhaskar, which I summarized, spans over 370 pages. Here, I provide a summary Advance Praise (Pages 2-3): The book received accolades from prominent figures like Yuval Noah Harari, Nouriel Roubini , Al Gore, and others. They praise it as a crucial, well-researched work addressing the existential dangers of AI and biotechnology and its potential to reshape humanity's future. Prologue (Pages 12-13): The prologue, partly written by AI, reflects on critical moments in human history, like the discovery of fire and electricity, and likens the rise of advanced AI and biotechnology to such transformative events. It discusses the vast potential benefits and dangers of these technologies and emphasizes the importance of the decisions humanity will make in the face of this new era. Chapter 1: Containment Is Not Possible (Pages 15-22): This chapter discusses the concept of a 'wave' sweeping through history, reshaping civilizatio