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Ditch the Ego, Grab the Pen
I’ve always believed in growth, but lately, I’ve felt a visceral pull to document this phase of my life. Not just for accountability, but...
Palak Madan
Jan 272 min read

Physical vs. Mental Pain
Exactly a year ago today, I was lying in a hospital bed, groggy from anesthesia and aching from head to toe. I remember the fear, the...
Palak Madan
Oct 1, 20242 min read


A Newborn's First 5 Minutes
Imagine being wrapped in a warm, liquid cocoon for nine months, with a steady rhythm of life pulsing all around you. Then, suddenly, you...
Palak Madan
Aug 18, 20243 min read


Harvard, Health Scares, Hope: My 2 years in the USA
It's been exactly two years since I landed in the USA to pursue my Masters in Public Health at Harvard. Two years that feel like a...
Palak Madan
Jul 29, 20244 min read


Beyond Intelligence...
We're in this weird post-nihilistic, techno-optimistic era where everyone's betting on AI to fix everything. It's exciting, but it's also...
Palak Madan
Jul 12, 20241 min read

Disruptive vs Responsible Innovation
I'm surrounded by entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers who passionately defend material progress. They envision bold, ambitious...
Palak Madan
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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