In spite of the momentous advances in neuroscience, one of the roadblocks that continue to trouble researchers of consciousness is explaining the ‘qualia’ or the way it feels to be a conscious being. One possible way to approach this problem is by looking into the mechanisms of sentience in beings very different from us. And... Continue Reading →
The Maligned Male Brain
All the debates that surround the phallocentric nature of our society are incomplete without discussions about this book, THE MALE BRAIN by Louann Brizendine. The phallic image is the most enduring one in the history because it has an all-rounder and one track mind of its own. It is a schemer, a philosopher, and a... Continue Reading →
Toying with Transcendence: A Sneak-peek into Magical Feminism
The Latin American Boom is now a thing of the past. But the political climate that made magic realism so relevant has scaled new heights in recent decades. The ugly effects of delusional power-mongering has never been more visibly felt in public life. Hence, recent literature has been full of voices seeking light in a... Continue Reading →