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💭 Tales & Thoughts: From Crypto to Conscious Living

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Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Venue: Library
Organized by: Learning and Information Resource Centre
Moderators: Ms. Varshita Yadav (Student, SE CMPN) & Mr. Mohammed Sufiyan Mithawala (Student, TE CMPN)
Next Session: 13th August 2025

🧭 Bridging the Gap: From What's Trending to What Truly Matters

In a world driven by fast-changing trends and digital noise, Tales & Thoughts continues to be a safe, stimulating space where students and faculty come together to reflect on deeper questions—of value, identity, and conscious living.

Our latest session, titled "From Crypto to Conscious Living," was a vibrant and thought-provoking journey through the intersections of finance, culture, emotion, and human values.

🔍 What We Explored

The conversation flowed freely, but a few standout threads defined our hour-and-a-half together:

  • Quants & Bitcoin – Are we investing in real value, or merely swept by hype?

  • Jane Street Scam – What happens when trust is breached in financial systems?

  • Why Do Economies Take Center Stage? – Is money the only metric of meaning?

  • Universal Human Values (UHV) – Are we chasing products or principles?

  • The Power of Belonging – How does being part of a group shape our identity?

  • Instagram Reels – A celebration of diversity or just algorithmic mimicry?

  • The Need for Introspection – Why self-reflection can’t be optional anymore

  • Idolizing Influencers & Icons – Where do we draw the line?

  • Logic vs. Emotion – Must we always choose one over the other?

  • Conscious Living – How do we shift from autopilot to awareness?

📚 Bonus Gem

The session concluded with a gentle recommendation:
“I Found a Lighthouse” by Shantanu Naidu – a reflective read on compassion, purpose, and learning from unexpected mentors.

🧠 The Core Takeaway

“In a fast-moving world, sessions like these help us pause, reflect, and realign—from what's trending to what truly matters.”

Tales & Thoughts isn’t just another discussion circle—it’s a reminder that meaning still matters. That it’s okay to question, to feel, and to think slowly in a world obsessed with speed.



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