When unadorned and uninfluenced by the need for tact or persuasion, speech can be daunting - for the author as well as the audience. In its worst form, such communication could even be very boring. Yet, I am fascinated by its potential. For matters close to our hearts and lives, plainspeak can create far more impact than any that has been altered through equivocation or embellishments. There still is the need to effectively convey what is required. Perhaps some story telling. I've resolved to try them through this blog.
However, this is not just about me speaking my mind. It is also about opening minds. Starting with my own.
Plainspeak often results in uncomfortable conversations (hence the name of this blog) for a variety of
reasons. Some plainspeak has already occurred in my Thinking Aloud blog - my first blog. Here are a few of those.
1. I am not a patriot
My very first post. Trying to say here that country boundaries are artificial. Emotions and virtues related to them are artificial too. One day, we could all unite and become one people. Then we wouldn't need this virtue.
2. The legacy of a brahmin
In here, I explore how religion and caste systems reinforce each other. How they thrive by trying to keep all humanity locked in belief systems that benefit only a few people.
3. The many management maladies
My first speak-out against the government culture - but focused on diagnosis. One of many to come.
4. Give it to me in writing
Giving voice to my horror when I realized that the "government culture" has irrevocably altered the private sector strengths through the sheer size of budgets.
I'll pause here. Most likely I'll catch up with the past in the next post and then move on to more original content.
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