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  Recently, I came across a gentleman on the internet expounding on the pursuit of dreams. He proclaimed, "Gentlemen, I implore you to abandon your desk jobs and pursue your true passions! For it is about living the life you genuinely love." The audience erupted in fervor, adrenaline coursing through their veins. They experienced the euphoria they yearned for. However, they failed to grasp that this exhilaration would dissipate once they exited the massive stadium teeming with thousands. A few hours later, they would revert to their quotidian existence. Thus, was the spectacle worth the expenditure? Did it transform their lives from the moment they departed? Nowadays, social media is rampant with motivational videos which are widely being circulated. Besides, their main aim is to create a predominant sense of hope for those having a tough time. But in reality, it generates a false stimulation that is neither capable of changing one's approach towards life nor solving one...

Many of the leading online streaming applications have introduced a speed control option as their latest update. Seemingly, it is quite a remarkable updation as users are provided the opportunity to manually adjust the speed of the video they are watching online. But have you thought about the consequences this might lead to in the long run? Here's my take on it.  We humans naturally have common innate behaviors that help us to thrive in every situation we routinely encounter. However, patience is one such trait that is pivotal to our existence. With the inclusion of attributes that help regulate the pace of videos to save time, ultimately, our patience level is likely to gradually decline which will in turn affect our mental wellness. Earlier, while streaming videos online we used to watch them at their original speed. But now we can watch it in 1.5,2.0 etc. to save time. This change cannot be taken lightly because once we make it a habit there won't be a comeback from it. Eve...