Psychology
The Dark Psychology Behind Kota’s Crisis
The rate of suicides might decrease if the media stopped reporting them. It sounds absurd, but there’s proven psychology at play.
June 8, 2025·8 min read
Plain Sight
Our newsletter, where we bring hidden patterns into plain sight. Every week, we explore stories and ideas that help us understand why we are the way we are.
The topics span across business, psychology, history, technology, and current affairs, but broadly, we just write what we'd love to read.
Yashraj Sharma
9 articles
History
Beautiful, Clean Coal
Before it became the planet’s number 1 enemy, coal was once mined to solve an environmental problem. When it became mainstream, it triggered an unprecedented flurry of innovations that continues to this day.
May 25, 2025·10 min read
History
What’s common between Hitler and Pakistan?
How do you know if you can trust a country or its leader? There’s an interesting story from the beginnings of World War 2 from which we can draw parallels to the India-Pak dynamic.
May 12, 2025·8 min read
Current Affairs
Why are smart people leaving jobs?
Smart people are leaving high paying jobs, without a backup, and often without a concrete plan. What does this tell about our work culture?
April 27, 2025·14 min read