Yesterday I posted a picture of Rahi and told the story of how he gave the change (after buying ice cream) to a girl who he did not know and did not have enough money. The picture got so many likes and comments and people said how cute and good he is etc.. etc… and while I thank everyone for their kind words, I want … Continue reading Fireballs from Bubbles
We don’t have to always be told what is good or bad, as we grow up we have a broad understanding of this. The importance is to be reminded of it quite often. Man has the habit of creating a new definition of goodness to suit his needs and this reminder is a potential check to see that he is good. The history of man … Continue reading Goodness is the only investment that never fails
A few decades ago it was true when you say that hundred years from now, probably no one will know that you ever existed, unless you do something grandiosely good or outrageously bad and that was publicized or written about. This thought helps in one way to take this life easier and enjoy it when you have it. But the scenario has changed a bit … Continue reading It is a tough world ahead and the only way to survive is being GOOD
I read an article today exploring if video games are helping lowering crime rates.
While the recession, smarter police and more people behind the bars is what many say the reason for the reduced crime rate
Lawrence Katz, a labor economist has another interesting view. He suspects that video games and Web sites may have kept the young and idle busy during this recession, thus explaining the surprising lack of an uptick in crime.
While this might be true, I was a bit uncomfortable at this observation. While giving people a reason to do things other than crime is valid playing video games as a reason might have some other drastic impacts.
Vinod Narayan 