We live in an era where attention span has become the rarest human resource. Every sound, every screen, every vibration competes for it. Our devices are designed to keep us hooked and often succeed. The irony, however, is striking. Never have we been so interconnected, yet so internally fragmented. Surrounded by constant digital noise, many … Read more
As a child growing up, I always had a bent for picking up unusual things like objects that made little sense to people around me. I was a hoarder of the seemingly useless: stones of all shapes, fallen twigs, dead branches, old wrappers, and strange coins. But among these “treasures,” there was a brief but … Read more
Why India Needs a Research-Based Social Entrepreneurship Course in Academia To become an “impact nation,” India must weave social entrepreneurship into its educational fabric, policy, and everyday practice By Mr. Nagaraja Prakasam, Professor of Practice at Alliance University India is making remarkable strides in digital innovation and financial growth, yet continues to grapple with challenges … Read more
Cognitive Dissonance: The Battle of Conflicting Beliefs Consider these statements: “I enjoy smoking” and “I know smoking is unhealthy for me” “I love eating cheesecakes” and “Eating cakes will spike my blood sugar levels” “I value honesty” and “I can pass this exam by cheating” What is Cognitive Dissonance? When we hold these contradictory viewpoints, … Read more
Autism, a developmental disorder impacting communication and behavior, manifests as a spectrum disorder with varying symptoms and severity. Families of individuals with autism face profound emotional and financial challenges, given the lack of a cure and the unique treatment needs for each child. The uncertainty of autism treatment and management is a significant hurdle for … Read more
Unleash the Magic of your Liberal Self and Let your own World grow from the Inside Out! Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you could bridge the gap between who you are now and who you might be tomorrow? Blinded by the outer light, the well-preserved secret of your inner … Read more
“I’m not a big fan of journalism schools, except those that are organized around a liberal arts education. Have an understanding of history, economics and political science – and then learn to write.” ~ Tom Brokaw We essentially exist in relation to the tools that surround us. The blurring of the border between technical and … Read more
Instead of practicing interdisciplinarity amongst similar disciplines, moving across diverging disciplines is more necessary given the needs of our times. Only a liberal arts foundation can nurture such a transdisciplinary attitude. Academia is a strange world in the way it ushers in change while treasuring the virtue of continuity. On one hand, disciplines are defined … Read more
Let’s begin at the beginning! To understand the role of the Liberal Arts teacher in an age otherwise arraigned illiberal, we must go down the lanes of classic Greek philosophy. During the second half of the fifth century B.C., in Greece, we saw the rise of a group of tutors for the aristocrats and … Read more
The Classical conception of liberal education and teaching methods were born when Aristotle divided knowledge into disciplines in ancient Greece. He believed, rhetoric, grammar, and logic were the practical and crucial segments of a liberal education. Since Plato’s day, the liberal curriculum has evolved significantly in terms of content. It includes a study to create … Read more