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Introduction A lot of you must be knowing about the common signs which are useful for spotting a bold faced lie. These signs include constant fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, stammering, sweating, and changing the subject. However, someone who is a confident liar knows this fact about these signs too. The confident liar will not exhibit these signs at all. Most of the easily identifiable signs of lying are mistakes often made by inexperienced liars. A confident liar is far more subtle, both in their mannerisms and in their ability to make up lies. Before moving ahead, I would like to make a quick disclaimer. The traits of a confident liar, as mentioned in this article should only be taken up as indicators and not definitive proof. With that said, we will now be trying to find out ways which may help in identifying confident liars better. Traits of a Confident Liar Some of the most common traits of clever and confident liars are as follows: Uncharacteristic Tone ...

Introduction Today, we will be donning our Sherlock Holmes hat as this piece aims to take a deeper look into our daily online interactions. In the modern era, social media interactions play a pivotal role in raising awareness and bringing valuable information to us. A lot of the time, this information acts as a double edged sword if we are not vigilant in practicing reasonable levels of skepticism. This is because, oftentimes the information presented to us is fabricated by bad actors. There can be a multitude of reasons behind this which we will try to understand in this piece. Regardless of the reason, the onus is on us to uncover the ruse and not fall prey to these deceptive tactics. Whenever you find any information which is written in a sensationalised manner, do a double take. The source can be a forum, a social media platform, or a link from a friend. You shouldn’t assume bad intent either, as sometimes people unintentionally become pawns in the dissemination of fals...

Introduction If you have ever wanted to run your own large language model (Other name for generative AI) on your laptop or computer, you are at the right place. We will be taking a look at the simplest way we can run AI models on our personal hardware. Along with this, I will try to make this guide engaging and simple so most of you can follow it with ease. There are a number of advantages of running your own local LLM on your PC and certain limitations as well. The first thing to keep in mind is that there are numerous ways to run our own AI and we will be taking a look at one of them. This is done to ensure the guide does not become too technical and remains an easy to follow walkthrough. Without further ado, let’s get right into it and learn all about setting up our own personal Local LLM. Setup Guide for Enthusiasts Before we begin, there are a few key considerations we have to keep in mind. The models you choose to use should fit in your GPU or RAM. If you do n...

Introduction In this discussion, we will be taking a look at a concept which was first postulated by Karl Popper, a renowned scientific philosopher. This notion aimed to solve a challenging dilemma by providing a simple yet stellar solution. You must have guessed our topic of discussion by now, and it is none other than the famous “Paradox of Tolerance”. Paradox of tolerance refers to a phenomenon where infinite tolerance will ultimately lead to the erosion of tolerance itself. This may sound counterintuitive but there is an underlying principle which proves that this skepticism is not unwarranted. The issue is the existence of extremist groups with problematic views who use progressive values as a pretense to propagate their hateful narratives. To tackle this vexing problem, Karl Popper proposed a solution which some may say goes against conventional wisdom. It was to not tolerate an intolerant person, belief, or narrative being propagated in an open society. Let us take a...

Introduction We will be taking a look at something which a lot of us have witnessed in our daily lives. You could have seen it happening at many different places such as the workplace, an educational institution, or a business meeting. The topic of our discussion today is none other than “Conflict of Interest”. Conflict of interest refers to a phenomenon where an individual takes a decision keeping their personal interests in mind while not looking at the bigger picture. This can be attributed to many different factors. Some of these factors are the presence of familial ties, emotional attachment, cognitive biases, financial causes, etc. Similar to other issues, conflict of interest does not exist in a vacuum. There are several reasons which give rise to such a situation, some may be intentional while the others unintentional. Let us take a closer look at how this situation emerges and what can be done to resolve it. Why Do Conflicts of Interest Happen? The “Why” qu...

Introduction Before undertaking any new initiative by a business firm, it is essential to properly manage the human resources. There is a common misconception that after the initial recruitment of employees, the role of HR is complete. Hiring the right candidates for the right position is just the beginning of the long drawn strategic human resource management process. Strategic human resource management (SHRM) is a modern shift from traditional human resource practices. SHRM is an employee centric approach where the organisation believes that human capital is the most important asset. This realisation enables the company to work closely with their employees for the fulfillment of organisational goals. We will be taking a look at the different components of SHRM and some examples in real life scenarios. Let us dive right into it and find what makes strategic human resource management such an important part of modern day management. Strategic HRM Process There are mu...