Zubair Ahmed
Hello world! I’m Zubair Ahmed, an author passionate about the intersection of technology and humanity. I recently published my book, 'The Soul of the Silicon: Unearthing the Path Beyond the Algorithm.' Looking forward to connecting with writers and thinkers here.
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Show threadeighteyesMar 31
@Zubair123kk humanity and technology is a fascinating intersection. it's been going on a long time, and despite the state of the world, i think tech allows us to be more human and empathetic because we are exposed to more stories. the flip side, is "the absence of the sacred", technology being used without consideration of how it impacts those who cannot adjust.
Show threadZubair AhmedMar 31
@eighteyes "آپ کا تبصرہ انتہائی فکر انگیز ہے۔ 'The absence of the sacred' کی اصطلاح نے واقعی سوچ کے نئے در وا کیے ہیں۔ میرا بھی یہی ماننا ہے کہ ٹیکنالوجی جب تک انسانی روح اور ہمدردی کے تابع ہے، وہ ایک نعمت ہے، لیکن جیسے ہی یہ 'نمبروں کی قید' (Prison of Numbers) بنتی ہے، ہم اپنی اصل شناخت کھونے لگتے ہیں۔ آپ کے خیال میں ہم اس مشینی دور میں اپنی 'انسانیت' کو کیسے محفوظ رکھ سکتے ہیں؟"
Show threadeighteyesMar 31

@Zubair123kk I can't take credit for the 'absence of the sacred', it's a great book from the 90s. I enjoy the thoughtform of the 'prison of numbers', numbers are that strange middle ground between imagination and reality, like the soul. They capture our attention because they describe what cannot be otherwise described.

The only way to preserve our humanity is with intent and attention. #vipassana has saved my mind, and fundamentally, it's the practice of attention on the mind-body intersection. It's up to each of us to escape the mental imprisonment of our economy and our culture to discover what is truly meaningful for us.

It surely will not be whatever the wardens want it to be.

Show threadZubair AhmedApr 1
@eighteyes "Thank you very much! Your statement that 'Numbers describe what cannot be otherwise described' is very close to my thinking. Indeed, 'Intent' and 'Attention' are key to maintaining our humanity. It is good to know that Vipassana was helpful for you. We all have to find true meaning by breaking out of this 'mental prison'. Stay mindful!