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Personal website for Avi Das. Home for my thoughts, projects, and more.
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Begin Anywhere
At Meta, there’s a group called Analog Research Lab. They materialize the cultural maxims many associate with the company: “Move fast and break things”, “Don’t mistake motion for progress”, “Meta, Metamates, Me” and more.
The Need to Celebrate Oneself
The Milestone
My 2024 Favorites: Books, Podcasts and more!
Second year in a row, I wanted to share books, podcasts and other media / art that added a lot of value to my life.
The Price of Freedom: Converting Currencies, Converting Mindsets - Part I
Growing Up Middle Class in Dhaka
Will AI Replace Software Engineers?
Humans are notoriously bad at predicting the future, but very resilient at adapting when we must.
Dhaka Part II: A Symphony of Survival
The air hung thick and sweet, clinging to my skin like a forgotten memory. The bus lurched forward, a reluctant participant in the city’s cacophony. Honking rickshaws weaved between us, their drivers shouting greetings and curses in equal measure. It was sensory overload, a stark contrast to the orchestrated calm of New York City I’d called home for the past seven years. Yet, beneath the surface…
Dhaka Part I: Finding Rootedness
An overdue trip
My 2023 Favorites: Podcasts, Books and more!
And just like that, 2023 is behind us. I wanted to have some fun and share my picks across media and art this year.
Improvisation and Self Discovery
On a whim, I went to hideout theatre in Austin, TX for a improv beginner class a few years back. Over time, I have tried short and long form improv, and tried out musical/rap improv. Having no theatre/stage background, it has been meaningful to me how the lessons learnt from improv apply to life broadly. This year, I’ve been working out of a plateau in my improv journey which has been particularly…