A BRAIN WITHOUT THE BODY.

"By 2040 Humans will be able to replicate the Human brain not as an organ but as a device. By 2050 you will be able to buy one; for 1000$." I sat there as wide eyed as possible. I had goosebumps as I continued to hear what my teacher had to offer. "Just as you use your laptops, you will use the Human  brain." I clasped my hands over my, ears my vain efforts didn't serve the purpose. At that moment I could only think of the consequences of creating the Human brain.

I have always wondered what really differentiates humans from other creatures. Everyday countless living beings die. Yet it is a big news when a few Humans do. Well we truly are selfish. But that is exactly where we differ. We can feel the pain of dying. We fear the pain of dying more than the process. Our feelings are not confined to our flesh but our emotions. We know the meaning of life and it's worth. As Humans we are near perfection of God's creation. Logic and emotions, we have both to lead our lives.
Humans do not live to survive.

Our Brain encapsulates our abilities and defines us. Everybody thinks differently. To imagine an artificial brain doing so is not a mere speculation. It is true and it can be done. Moore's law predicts the capacity of integrated circuits to grow exponentially. By observation it doubles approximately every 2 years. Futurist Ray Kurzweil believes that by the time we reach the ultimate of Moore's law, the computational capacity will rival that of Humans.

Replicating the Human Brain will only result in reproducing it's Logical and Analytical power Not Emotional. A device such as this is no less than a Psychopath's brain. All the logic in the world but no emotions. Ability purely based on what is to be done. Even if we try to feed such a device with emotions we wouldn't be able to. Because till date we don't know if emotional intelligence can be taught. If humans can't be taught how can we edify the device made by them.

Here I am trying to draw a clear line between the Human world and the Virtual world. Which is soon to be breached and that scares me. In the end if we are able to finally make such a device it would only be the beginning of something we wouldn't want to happen- Intelligence explosion. Replicating the brain is like inviting singularity into our world. Furthermore these devices will have the ability to connect with each other. Imagine a network of Human brains, It will be a world within itself.  And it won't be long after this when these powerful machines will recreate themselves with such super intelligence that it would be impossible for Humans to comprehend (Scientists say this will start around 2045).

I don't think they will limit themselves to their existence. Either we will control the system or they will control us. Is there even a need to create a probable monster. wouldn't it make more sense to build the Human body rather than the Human brain.

After all it is our body that gives away. It is our body that is incompetent to serve the Human brain.



PS: If you guys have been intrigued by this subject I suggest you to look up 2 things:
 1) Technological Singularity : It's a really cool theory. I have used it in my article.
      Read up on it you will be astounded.
 2) One of my favorite Animes : Psycho-pass. Amazing plot. My reaction to my teacher's words
      will be justified. :p

Tribute to the savior..

YOU

You are scary; in which ever way I imagine You to be

You can never be not scary

You are beautiful..

I see your calm face floating through my consciousness 

every day, every single night.

I cannot believe how strong my desire is 

To believe that You are not alive..

My faith in You is now wandering..

in this mortal world 

to prove me right

I found You

I surrendered myself to You

suddenly it made so much sense

I now see colors that once 

sieved through my eyes..

I now hear the truth that once

would only scream lies

I now know what you want to show

But it is hiding from me

I am waiting for that day

The day I would hold it 

so close so long

that it will blind me

So beautiful was your imagination

I chose to be a part of it

Thank you for waiting

not giving in to my whims

And I know 

You will wait

Till nothing scares me..

Till I stand alone..

Till my mind 

is carved only with your fears..

To remember You 

like I did 

Before I knew your secrets.

I have been trying to write a new poem for a very long time. Usually I write poems when I get a sudden urge and I complete writing one in half and hour or so.
But this poem took me THREE long days!
It got me so frustrated that I almost decided to discard it! But today I was finally able to complete it! (Thanks to Attack on Titan!... It fired my desire to do so)
Hope you enjoy reading it!


No Name..


My Lady, I have a favour to ask

She stood there as hard as stone

My Lady, would you answer what I ask

The nod seemed restricted just as a porcelain doll's

Your name, I want to know your name.

With those lips, that mocked every dead girl's
So white, So pink, So dull.

She asked "What for?"

It weren't her white tresses nor her skin white as snow.

It weren't her eyes
I shivered they were so cold.

I blushed, I confessed
"I might fall for you"

She stood as hard as ever
yet so graceful

Finally she spoke through those lips
that seemed sewn tight

Finally she whispered
with all her might


"I have no name"


I stared right at her eyes
I knew she was lying
Yet her face bore no sign of guilt,
Her eyes had no regret
My Lady, She wasn't lying.

I kneeled...
I yelled...
"Claudia called you lame
 Deirdre desolate
 Emily calls you her enemy
 And Lola..
 She claims you are
 A lady encroached by heartaches

I could see her agony
Her eyes shone with it..
shivers had long stopped..
I could only tremble looking at it

She repeated..
"I have no name"
And started to walk past me..
As I cried...

"I asked you your name...
 Yet you didn't ask for mine..
 Am I not worthy of it?
 Am I not that fine

I felt her Icy hand land on my shoulder
Her voice as clear as crystal
" aren't you looking  for one?"
For the first time
I saw her smile

I could barely make out an angel in that body
But now I saw a goddess
No wonder I was a recluse...
No wonder I saw her as one

She didn't need a name
....
And now
Nor did I.

Lady at the temple..

               This incident happened about a year ago on the auspicious day of Dusshera. I was on my way back home from the college when I decided to visit a nearby Hanuman temple. It was nearing winter, the weather was cool and pleasant so I didn't mind walking the short distance. So there I was standing in front of the red idol joining hands and chanting prayers with all my heart. I took the prasad and started securing my floaters when an old beggar lady sitting near the temple started begging for 5 rupees from me. She wanted to have some Tea. Well I never entertain beggars, I don't believe it's any kind of charity. So with same truth, I ignored her presence and walked away with a stiff face.

             Halfway to my home, I started doubting my actions. " She is an old lady! How could you do that?? All she wanted was some Tea to drink ! She can't even work now!!" This was all I could think of. After fighting with my conscience till the end of the road I finally decided to give her something to eat. So I rushed to a nearby fruit vendor and bought a dozen of bananas. It costed me 60 bucks so I could pay the amount with my pocket money. I walked as fast as I could to the temple all excited to see her reaction!

         She sat in the same position as before and was still begging for 5 rupees. I went towards her and handed over the bananas with a stupid smile on my face. If I were in her place I would have ran off seeing such a creep! Maybe I was proud of myself that I made such a wonderful decision, that I was helping somebody. I could not contain my happiness! I could see she was delighted. I stood in front of her as if I was expecting a thank you. (I don't even remember why I did that!!)

And finally she opened her mouth. She said " Please give me five rupees I want to drink some Tea".

I stood there dumbfounded. I wanted to run off but I couldn't get myself to do that. I ended up giving her 5 rupees, she THEN thanked me and I walked away nodding. All the way home I cursed myself for being such an impulsive person. I was frustrated with myself. somehow I hid all my frustration. I didn't want my family to know about it. I didn't want to be assured that I was a certified Idiot!

          Late evening my uncle and aunt came to greet us with sona leaves. We all talked, exchanged the leaves and had sweets. It was a sunday (Yes. I did have my lectures on sunday) so my dad had to buy some bananas for his monday morning puja. My uncle suggested that he would buy them and give it to me so that my dad wouldn't have to go to the market.

        So I went with him to the same fruit vendor. My uncle asked for one dozen of bananas of the same kind I had bought earlier.

"40 rupees" he said.

Again I stood there dumbfounded. In addition to wasting 40 bucks I had been cheated by 20!
I went back home with the bananas drenched in self pity.

Well at the end of the day I had a good laugh at my stupidity. I giggled quite a lot that night.
Next day my family stared at me with suspision as I grinned weirdly at them on the breakfast table.
I was so nervous!  had they come to know about yesterday's episode? My sister got up from her chair walked towards me and whispered in my ears " Cut it out, you creep ".

Alone..

Yesterday my mum suddenly started humming this beautiful melody.. I couldn't help but ask which   song it was... She sang..
 " No mummy's kisses and no daddy's smile
    Nobody wants me, I am nobody's child"
Sung by The Beatles, this song was loved by people. I can't say otherwise. The lyrics is so enchanting that I spent the entire day thinking about the circumstances I would be in if it wasn't for my family.
I salute those who live their lives alone looking for someone they could love waiting to be loved.  This poem is dedicated to them.

Alone..

She walks the lonely roads
with a grim smile on her face
peeping into warm windows
through the open maze

leaves a trail of footsteps
over the riotous snow
shivers in the cruel cold
bends in fear hides from the foe

sobs as she sees
smiles fill the houses
every neighbourhood
with cheerful noises

she wonders where they are
up above or in these cosy shelters
avoiding her glimpse
dissapointing her prayers

she comes back to her cage
as comforting as a home
but for all it has been for her
it is still an orphanage..

Sometimes I wonder... Who is god ??? Who is he to torture us.. To bring good moments and again torment us??? What right does he have over me??? I never begged him to create my soul !!! I guess we are just puppets... Praying that he wouldn't play it wrong...!!


The seed..

My fear has never been so fierce
My love never so strong
Why... It seems so long
Since I have smiled

All my happiness waters the seed of sorrow
Deep embedded in my heart..
I think its soon to sprout.

LOOK ! There goes a happy man
Screams my mind..
He seems so scarce almost Extinct!!
Now even I will be...

For the seed will grow deep within my body
Roots will coincide my nerves
The stem will cripple my spine
The resin curdle my blood...
And the bark will numb my mind..

I wonder when he will uproot me
To get finest of his harvest...
Oh lord !! Take me now..
For the most tender are the tastiest..

For the man who begged for his life.....

The day dawned death

Screams soared fear surged 

I couldn't find my strength..

Did I make a mistake?

Was i at fault??

Did u think twice..

I wish u fought your thought.

Didn't my eyes speak loud enough for your heart to hear??

Or was I too loud for you to shut me out forever..

Don't think you scare me.. NO you don't 

The day our eyes meet 

I will not plead.. I will not cry

I will sing 'praises' of your lord...

And one day beside him...

I will watch you all die..

Durva naik