I’ve been thinking about Paul Graham’s recent piece on Founder Mode, and it hits on a fascinating psychological trap: The Conformity Bias. We are socially conditioned to believe that “scaling” a company requires a specific type of professional polish. We’re told that to be a “real” CEO, you have to stop getting your hands dirty and start “empowering” (read: delegating everything). But as Brian Chesky (Airbnb) and Steve Jobs proved, the “standard” advice is often just a bias t

In our daily lives, whether navigating the busy streets of Chandni Chowk or residing in a Mumbai high-rise, a common concern arises: rising costs. Groceries, milk, vegetables, medicines, everything seems to be spiralling out of control. And frankly, it no longer feels like mere bad luck. Zohran Mamdani's point really resonated with me ( Read this article in NYT by Tim Wu  -  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/opinion/price-gouging-mamdani.html ). He suggests that when living

Most people view increasing tensions with Iran or any possible military conflict as a sign of diplomatic failure, signalling a breakdown and chaos brewing. However, when you step back and analyze it with the clear perspective of  Game Theory , a different picture appears: the United States is not accidentally heading toward conflict. Instead, it is executing a complex, long-term strategy on the international stage, where oil serves as the primary currency and fear is the most

Inflation is a term that often evokes concern among consumers and economists alike. It refers to the general increase in prices and the subsequent decrease in purchasing power. As inflation rises, consumers find themselves adjusting their spending habits in response to the changing economic landscape. Understanding how inflation impacts consumer behavior is crucial for businesses, policymakers, and individuals alike. In this blog post, we will explore the various ways inflati

Understanding how supply and demand influence market prices is crucial for anyone interested in economics, business, or even personal finance. The relationship between these two fundamental concepts is the backbone of market dynamics. This blog post will explore how supply and demand interact to determine prices, the factors that influence them, and real-world examples that illustrate these principles. The Basics of Supply and Demand What is Supply? Supply refers to the quant

Behavioral economics is a fascinating field that combines insights from psychology and economics to understand how people make decisions. Unlike traditional economics, which assumes that individuals are rational actors who always make decisions in their best interest, behavioral economics acknowledges that human behavior is often influenced by cognitive biases, emotions, and social factors. This blog post will explore how behavioral economics affects our daily decisions, prov