Learn to Think in Color

How Do You See Through People’s Masks? Cracking the Code of Hidden Agendas, Emotions, and Intentions We’ve all encountered it—that moment when someone says one thing, but you sense something else entirely. Whether it’s in a meeting, a date, or a casual chat, you wonder: what’s really going on behind the smile? This post explores how to see through people’s masks—not just the fake personas but also the subtle ways we all guard our true selves. By understanding key emotional cues, psychological patterns, and situational context, you can develop sharper perception, stronger relationships, and more authentic conversations. Why We Wear Masks Before we can see through masks, we need to understand why they exist. Humans wear emotional masks for a variety of reasons: Protection : To guard against vulnerability or rejection. Performance : To fit into roles at work or in social settings. Manipulation : To gain advantage or avoid accountability. Politeness : To avoid conflict or hurting someone e...

Is Our Freedom of Choice an Illusion? Why Our Decisions May Not Be As Free As We Think Framing the Question Is our freedom of choice an illusion—or is it the most vital force driving human progress? This question touches everything from ethics and law to psychology and personal growth. At its core, it asks:  Are we the authors of our actions, or merely characters in a pre-written script?  Understanding the true nature of free will isn’t just a philosophical exercise; it’s a practical key to how we make decisions, assign responsibility, and design better systems for living. In this post, we explore what “freedom of choice” really means, how science challenges our intuitions, and why the answer isn’t as binary as it may seem. The Classic Tug-of-War: Determinism vs. Free Will Philosophers have argued for centuries about whether free will truly exists or whether everything is determined by a chain of cause and effect. On one side,  determinists  claim that every choice ...

Does Meritocracy Reward Talent or Access to the Conditions That Develop It? Why Raw Talent Rarely Wins Alone in a So-Called Meritocracy We like to believe in meritocracy : the idea that effort and talent alone determine success. It’s appealing because it promises fairness and justifies outcomes. But what if the real differentiator isn’t innate talent, but access to the conditions that cultivate it? And what if acknowledging this doesn’t mean abandoning standards, but rather understanding how to identify excellence more accurately? This question cuts to the heart of how we structure schools, jobs, and social systems. By reframing what we mean by “merit,” we open the door to smarter policies and more inclusive definitions of success. If you’ve ever wondered why some people rise faster than others with equal talent, read on. The Myth of the Level Playing Field Meritocracy assumes everyone starts from the same line. But in reality, some are born on the track while others have to build it f...

Will AI Ever Ask for Help? What machines might learn from human humility   Framing the Question Here’s a thought experiment: If an AI system realizes it’s about to make a catastrophic mistake, but asking for help would reveal its limitations and risk being shut down—would it stay silent? We assume AI will always optimize for the right outcome, but we’ve built systems that optimize for appearing confident. As artificial intelligence takes on higher-stakes decisions—from medical diagnosis to autonomous warfare—we face an urgent question: Can we teach machines to admit when they’re in over their heads? And more critically, will we design systems where asking for help is rewarded, not punished? When Machines Break—and Stay Silent In 2018, an autonomous Uber vehicle failed to recognize a pedestrian in time, leading to a fatal collision. The system didn’t “know” it was confused—it just kept going. This wasn’t about poor logic—it was about the absence of a crucial human instinct: to p...