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Entropy and Intelligence: A Personal Manifesto

This essay explores the years of thought behind my personal manifesto—how the inevitability of entropy isn’t just a source of disorder, but the very foundation of intelligence and learning. Through a personal journey from nihilism to clarity, I reframe entropy as a generative force—one whose gradients fuel creativity, innovation, and understanding. It’s a manifesto for embracing complexity, surfing chaos, and transforming disorder into insight.

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · Vishal V. Shekkar
A photo of Anand driving the car, shot on film. The highway to Goa Mopa airport is seen in the background. Shot with Rollei 35S on Kodak Pro Image 100 film.

A Nihilistic Conversation with Anand, the Driver

An unexpectedly deep conversation with Anand on our drive to the airport touching on optimistic nihilism; and I’m still pondering it a month later.

March 1, 2025 · 2 min · Vishal V. Shekkar