Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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So, I built an no-code app in 96 hours and then shut it down after 8 weeks!
Last year, I was exploring no-code tools and I got obsessed with bubble.io, one of the more flexible no-code app development platforms out there. I tried building basic database apps like an address book on Bubble and it was easier than wrestling with WordPress or customising a script purchased online. It was a steep learning […]
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Websites Are Dead!
No one is going to a website anymore, everything will come into your personalized social media feed! No one is going to a website anymore, everyone will just use the app! No one is going to a website anymore, everyone will just ask their voice assistant! No one is going to a website anymore, PWAs […]
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Levels of Self Learning
If a 12 yr old can see more in 15 minutes than the richest king from 19th century could have in his lifetime. What else can he access? Today you can learn from the professors at MIT or from practitioners on YouTube or even from a reel or a tiktok. We are at the bleeding […]
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Our Mental Narratives
Since the beginning of this year I’ve been asking myself “Why nooot?” In the shrill tone of a child whenever I catch myself limiting myself into my perception of who I am. Someone at a party: We need volunteers to come up on stageBrain: NopeAware Brain: Why noooot? It sounds like fun and the first […]
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How much should you charge as a freelancer?
Introduction In the “new normal” we are in, freelancing and contracting seem to have taken off really well with companies looking for top class talent without all the overhead costs of a full time employee. In the past month, I have been asked more than once about how one should price their services. Usually it […]
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Oceo Water Review: A Water Purification as a Service Startup in Bengaluru!
TLDR: Bought an IoT-based water purifier from OCEO that has a unique pay-as-you-consume business model and liked the experience. Water purifiers or RO purifiers are a must-have in metro cities like Bengaluru where water comes from questionable sources. I was recently looking to purchase an RO purifier for my home and it was an interesting […]
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Facebook, Twitter launch new ad transparency tool…
….and digital marketers all over the world rub their palms together in anticipation! Thanks to recent push by US lawmakers towards transparency on social media. We now have transparency tools from Twitter and Facebook to view the ads that are run by different accounts. On Facebook, each page will have a section called “info and […]
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Hey, do you know John – The VC Funded Common Man?
Hey, do you know John? John buys his clothes from vastra, an online shopping site which sells his favorite set of jeans much cheaper than the shop in MG Road. John recently purchased a cellphone, which he got at a thunder deal from a e-commerce site which sells everything from A to Z much cheaper […]
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Last Words…
This post is in the memory of my father V. Srinivasan who passed away on May 10th 2017. Last words: “Idu heart attack aakum, nyan thirumbi vera maatein, The End.” (This is a heart attack, I will not come back. The End.)
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Hiring a Digital Marketer? Look for the T
Looking for a digital marketing specialist, must know – SEO SEM Social Media Blogging E-mail Marketing Affiliate Marketing Mobile Advertising Conversion Optimization Media Buying Lead Nurturing Content Marketing Growth Hacking Gardening, Plumbing, Dog Walking and Candidates with ability to perform open heart surgery during coffee break will be an added plus! If you are a […]
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