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In what sense do highly paid people benefit society? In what ways do they not?

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Have you ever used a smartphone for your own or someone else's safety during an emergency or natural disaster?

What are the effects of having (or not having) this technology in such circumstances?

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Do you know anyone who has stolen out of need? If so, did the person feel justified in stealing, or did they feel guilty? How long did the theft continue?

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🔵 ISA by Althusser (Doubt)

Louis Althusser, a prominent French Marxist philosopher, developed the concept of the "Ideological State Apparatus" (ISA) as part of his broader theory of ideology and the state. The ISA is a key element in Althusser's attempt to understand how societies are structured and how power is maintained. Here's a brief explanation:

1. What is an ISA?
Althusser introduced the idea of two main types of state apparatuses: Repressive State Apparatuses (RSAs) and Ideological State Apparatuses (ISAs). RSAs, like the police and military, maintain social order through force and coercion. In contrast, ISAs are institutions that primarily function through ideology and ideas to control and influence individuals in society.

2. Examples of ISAs:
ISAs encompass a wide range of institutions and practices, including the family, education system, media, religion, and cultural institutions. These institutions play a crucial role in shaping individuals' beliefs, values, and behaviors.

3. Role of ISAs:
Althusser argues that ISAs serve the ruling class by spreading dominant ideologies and maintaining the existing power structures. For example, the education system imparts knowledge and values that align with the dominant class's interests, while the media can influence public opinion in favor of the ruling class.

4. Interpellation:
Althusser also introduced the concept of "interpellation," which is the process by which individuals recognize themselves as subjects within a particular ideology. This occurs when individuals internalize the beliefs and values propagated by ISAs. For example, in a capitalist society, people may identify themselves as "good consumers" or "hardworking citizens."

5. Reproduction of Ideology:
ISAs are essential for the continuous reproduction of the existing social order and the domination of one class over others. They ensure that individuals conform to the norms and values of the ruling class, thus perpetuating the status quo.

6. Limitations:
Althusser's theory has been criticized for its deterministic and structuralist tendencies. It has also been challenged for not adequately addressing the agency and resistance of individuals in the face of ideological conditioning.

In summary, Althusser's concept of the Ideological State Apparatus is a central component of his theory on how society is controlled through ideology. It highlights the role of various institutions in shaping individuals' beliefs and behaviors to maintain the dominant class's power and interests.

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What features of fast-food restaurants do you appreciate? Do you have any complaints about them?

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Have you ever gone out with a person you met online? If so, did the person resemble his or her online presentation? In what ways?

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You are walking down the street in your city or hometown. In looking around you, you can't help noticing that half or more of the people you see are overweight. How do you explain your observation?

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🔵 It's Okay To Not Know

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4 years ago I was in a job that is paying me well that too on time with a decent leave policy and perks
Job satisfaction was also there since I was is public service
But because I was highly motivated to do even bigger I convinced myself to resign at the beginning of 2020.
However something unexpected happened that the Covid and everything shattered in front of my eyes all plans targets everything seems waste.
And with this ongoing crisis the Subordinates under me were in much more vulnerable situation thn me so I took the call and postponed the resign and did everything to handle the situation better on my ends with my broken heart but my body didn't cooperated and lastly I had to resign and I underwent a surgery
I took me 6 months after my resignation to recover fully from this tragic experience ( for the first time I realized that loosing hope is the biggest failure in life)

Today when I take a view of what happened tht time I feel myself lucky
If I did not have the courage to resign thn I could never realized
That I ws surrounded by poeple with poisonous mind set
The amount of negetivity I ws handling for money
How sensitive I ws and how damaging the environment ws there
I have learnt that poeple play on your insecurities
And you can't notice red flags around you till the time you are feeding those insecurities ye job dobara nhi milegi sab khatam ho jayega blah blah
Trust me if once u hv made it from scratch, you are able to make it again and again with the abilities you have gained
Until unless you are in the post of Prime Minister of india once in a life time opportunity
Don't let anyone cage you in toxicity by playing with your insecurities

I find peace serenity ability to see beyond a normal human being
I hv the confidence that I can build anything and any number of times if I am in a good state of mind

Sometimes the foundations on which we are standing should fall in order to build the stronger once.
And breakthrough requires breakdowns.
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🔴 Parents and Us : A Strange Chemical Equation

I am a rebel by nature, so it was natural that I would express my disagreement with the majority of decisions that my parents made for me.

If they wanted me to pursue a career in medicine, I would choose engineering.

If they wanted me to study computer engineering, I would study manufacturing engineering.

If they wanted me to study at a local engineering college, I would choose a college in another state.

If they wanted me to work in the IT sector, I would choose a job in the core sector.

If they wanted me to find a job within the state, I would choose placement in South India.

The bottomline is, the wavelengths of my parents and I never matched.

We had several misunderstandings and differences of opinion.

Sometimes I would think they should have done a better job at parenting me.

But that was the rebel in me speaking.

The rebel, who thought freedom meant going against the current even when it wasn't necessary.

Sometimes, we deliberately go against our parents to build our own identity.

We don't want to live under our parents' shadow.

We want to be the eagle, flying solo.

But, humankind is built for a society.

Who would know this better than us?

I realized this much later.

And as a symbol of tribute, I created a username dedicated to my parents.

As an act of gratitude and repentance of all the times when I raised my voice against them.

This username was Vinzvar.

It's a combination of my parents' names (Vinita ❤️ Vardan).

I hope my story inspires you to mend your broken bridges with your parents.

Once they are gone, the regret to not be able to share your love with them scars your soul forever.

Let this not be the case with you.

With this account, I wish you a Happy Monday.

Love always ❤️

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The Inspiring Tale of Kadambini Ganguly

OPINION | Economic history has long been chronicled through a male lens, emphasising the contributions of men and their viewpoints. Just look at the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. It has been awarded to 90 men since 1969 — and just three women. The first, Elinor Ostrom, won in 2009 for explaining how local communities, most of them in developing countries, govern themselves. The second, Esther Duflo, won in 2019, for her experimental work in alleviating global poverty. Claudia Goldin was the third woman awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023 for her work explaining why women earn less money than men even when they do the same work. https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/57360/OPS/G3JBUEC0O.1+GDPBUF8AT.1.html