James Prashant FonsekaArtificial ConsciousnessIf there is one nugget of understanding that has crystalized for me while studying metaphysical religions at the graduate level, it’s that…5d ago5d ago
James Prashant FonsekaImmanent v. TranscendentI define spirituality as engagement with that which is not material; that which is not empirically observable or provable. Spirituality in…Sep 14Sep 14
James Prashant FonsekaUnderwater DeitiesUnsurprisingly, Harvard is proving to be an extraordinarily intellectually stimulating environment. Cambridge reminds me a lot of San…Sep 8Sep 8
James Prashant FonsekaMaking KnowledgeThis past week I had my first-year orientation at Harvard Divinity School. While I am doing the one-year program, I was in orientation with…Aug 31Aug 31
James Prashant FonsekaProfit v. RentI just finished the audiobook of Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis. I would highly recommend it, especially Chapter 5 and 6 which…Aug 25Aug 25
James Prashant FonsekaTo don the sweater vestI’m not a VC anymore, but I was one for a long time. Yet, I have never once worn a sweater vest. For those who aren’t familiar with venture…Aug 10Aug 10
James Prashant FonsekaOn PrideI just arrived back in New York City. New York City is a place filled with pride of all sorts. New Yorkers tend to be proud of being New…Aug 3Aug 3
James Prashant FonsekaDeparturesDeparture is a loaded word. It’s not clear whether it’s harder or softer than its synonyms, like ‘leaving.’ Leaving can be whimsical, like…Jul 27Jul 27
James Prashant FonsekaGalle FacePatches of green grass Wave breaking along the gulls Flames, flames — started here.Jul 20Jul 20