Deepu Asok: Recent Episodes
Deepu Asok
Work is not just a way to earn your bread, but it could also be a way to develop and grow yourself. The common themes about retiring early and sitting on a beach a misguided assumption about what we really enjoy. In reality work provides us with the 4 S's (Social, Structure, Stimulation and Story) that makes our life meaningful and enjoyable.
The whole point of a game is that you can go all in without worrying about the end results. But sometimes, we slowly turn things that are supposed to be play into serious business. Not only is this stressful, but it can even suck the joy out of your life.
As the US troops are withdrawing from Afghanistan after 20 yrs, the cause of establishing a robust democracy has failed. Taliban is now taking over the country. In this episode, I reflect upon the importance of institutions for building a healthy society. Francis Fukuyama's book, "The Origins of Political Order" offer some great insights into the importance of institutions for human flourishing.