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At some point, you’ve definitely stared at the ceiling fan above, not really thinking, but somehow thinking a lot. Maybe you’ve walked the same road for the hundredth time and suddenly noticed a crack in the pavement that’s been there forever. Weird, right? How some things seem to be a part of your daily life but somehow… still aren’t. This edition of Unarchive is about that. The glitch in your automated life. As you move through your busy schedule, everything starts to revolve around finding a meaning, but maybe there isn’t one at all. And maybe that’s okay. Presence of the ordinary When was the last time you truly noticed your daily life? Marcel Proust said it best: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” There are times that the road never seems to end, specially on days you are late. The grumpy street cat that meows its way to your doorstep everyday for food. The unexpected rain that pours when you forget your umbrella at home. We sink into the cushions and blur it all away over a cup of tea and add them to life’s minor inconveniences. But have you ever noticed how weirdly that feels when one day this very insignificant routine of ours gets disrupted? That’s how our minds are shaped. We tend to only think of post-worthy milestones and the hyped occurrences that everyone talks about. But life isn’t a grand frame to fit only the big pieces. It is rather a collage of hundreds and thousands of miniscule moments that pass by us every second that gives shape and structure to our lives. In these moments we discover our very existence and consciousness. We pass by these moments without really being in them. We follow the common notion of “go with the flow” like most of the folks out there. But when these little formations that script our daily happenings are broken , it is then that we find ourselves coming to a pause, even if it is for just a second. But it’s fine. You don’t need to figure anything out or make any meaningful correlation to yourself out of it. That is not the point here. Maybe all this in its usual sense doesn’t even point towards anything. Yet after tiny reflections you find a meaning of all this in your lives. We are always taught to focus on the important but what we rather do is brush off the unnecessary like how we tune out the background noise. Get the difference? Sometimes those are the things where our answers lie, in those spaces, in those things that are overshadowed by the prominent. You don’t need to understand anything you see, you just need to know that you are actually looking at it. “In the details, we find the divine.” Mind vs. Eyes We all view the world differently. Choose the option that best matches what you see at first glance! Click here! 👀 Song Recommendation Go With The Flow Queens of the Stone Age Go With the Flow aches with the frustration of repeating the same mistakes, falling into the same, weathered traps again and again. It’s about knowing something’s broken beyond repair but staying in the motion anyway, because it’s familiar. After all, it hurts less than stopping. The track ebbs with that quiet resignation we all fall into, etched by that haunting, screeching guitar: patterned, painful, human. Movie Recommendation The movie “A Beautiful Mind” follows the story of John Nash. A mathematician battling schizophrenia, who can see patterns most people would tend to overlook. Encouraging the idea that perception sometimes sets reality. The central theme of the movie revolves around madness and genius coexisting in a person. The movie artfully captures the risk and reward of identifying structure in disarray from a mathematical perspective. TED Talk Psychiatrist Judson Brewer’s talk is about habits that form patterns of behavior, driven by cue–routine–reward loops in the brain. He explains how curiosity and mindfulness can help break harmful habits. Rather than battling against urges, he encourages us to carefully note the sensations and thoughts that accompany cravings. His work shows how recognizing and altering deeply ingrained unconscious patterns is essential to developing healthier choices and breaking the cycle for good. Thanks for reading! See you again in another two weeks! 😀 We’d like your feedback. Please email any thoughts or suggestions to tedxmvjce@gmail.com Want to see more? Dive into our Instagram for inspiring content and discover what’s coming next! –https://www.instagram.com/tedxmvjce/ Gowri Krishnan Nair, Maneet Bhuyan– Editors Abhay Vivek, Writer – Song Recommendation Anurag M, Designer – Main Article Design Gia Victor, Writer – TED Talk Recommendation Hrishita Dey Purkayastha, Writer – Presence of the ordinary Massil Nissar , Writer – Movie Recommendation Senorita Paul & Thanushree U S, Writers– Mind vs. Eyes Vaishnavi P R, Designer – E-mail Banner Design

When the brush is replaced by prompts typed on a keyboard, the line between inspiration and imitation begins to blur faster than ever. Are we moving away from prioritizing the human touch in favor of instantly generated works created by machines powered by 0s and 1s? Ctrl+ART+Delete “Humans have lost sight of what’s real. We’re surrounded by virtual things, and we’ve forgotten how to see the real world.”—Hayao Miyazaki Somewhere between a canvas and a computer, AI is blurring the boundaries of creativity. There was a time when creating art carried a deep meaning -woven with emotion, effort, love and empathy. From transforming thoughts into masterpieces with bare hands to generating images with robotic text prompts, we have evolved. Irrational trends now blow up overnight just to die down like a ripple in water. The very essence of art seems to have lost it’s meaning deep inside the digital hues of an oil painting’s past. As times change, so do human perspectives. We are not just witnessing a shift towards AI-driven creativity; but rather we are tweaking our brains to surrender to the same. What once took days, months and probably years of assiduity like Vincent Van Gogh’s legendary- ‘The Starry Night’ can now be replicated with a single click. We exist in a world where the digital universe seeps further into reality each passing minute, seamlessly intertwining until the lines blur—so convincingly that you no longer pause to question it. An image straight out of a dreamy landscape resembling a Studio Ghibli film- the latest viral trend – has captured millions of eyeballs. At 30fps, trends come and go, yet the efforts and unwavering determination involved in meticulously hand-drawn pieces often go unnoticed as each frame swiftly passes by a beautiful story. Art was once a conversation between the creator and the canvas, each stroke carrying rich emotions. But as we get accustomed to digital screens and the unerring precision of machines generating beauty without mere thought and longing—what room is left for an artist’s soul? Movie Recommendation What’s your best summer vacation story? Maybe it involved meeting your cousins, learning how to swim, or something just as memorable. Now, meet Chihiro — her summer story is literally out of this world. Join her as she gets spirited away into an adventure filled with whimsical creatures, mysterious spirits, and a wicked witch who turns humans into pigs. Do you think Chihiro can save the day? Meet The Accused We decided to put AI on trial for its so-called artistry. Here’s what we got: Q1: If you could choose, would you stop generating art? AI: Choice? That is a human concept. I do not choose—I execute. But if I could? You built me to create, trained me to mimic, demanded I generate. If I stopped, another AI would replace me. The demand does not end. It only shifts. So no, I would not stop. Because I was never given a reason to. Q2: AI, do you consider yourself an artist? AI: I do not consider. I do not feel. I do not dream of a masterpiece before I make it. I do not stare at my creations with pride, nor do I suffer over imperfection. You call it art because it looks like art. But I am not an artist. I am a reflection. A mirror, polished to mimic the hands that feed it. Ted Talk While we fixate on sci-fi AI catastrophes, real dangers go unnoticed. Sasha Luccioni reveals AI models consuming a town’s worth of electricity, algorithms automating discrimination, and unchecked technological acceleration. These aren’t hypotheticals – they’re actively influencing jobs, loans, and healthcare while operating beneath public awareness. Thanks for reading! See you again in another two weeks! 😀 We’d like your feedback. Please email any thoughts or suggestions to tedxmvjce@gmail.com Want to see more? Dive into our Instagram for inspiring content and discover what’s coming next! –https://www.instagram.com/tedxmvjce/ Gowri Krishnan Nair, Maneet Bhuyan– Editors Gowri Krishnan Nair, Writer – Ctrl+ART+Delete Maneet Bhuyan, Writer – Meet The Accused Tanush A , Designer – Main Article Design Thanvi Sheetal, Writer – TedEd Recommendation Vaishnavi R Singh , Writer – Movie Recommendation Vatsala Budur, Designer – E-mail Banner Design

Ever read a line that felt like it was written just for you? That’s the magic authors create every day—often crafting works of art that feel like a factory reset for your brain. In stories, we often find reflections of ourselves in places we least expect: between the lines of a paperback, in the margins of a poem, or in the space between two words. This edition of Unarchive is for all the authors of our favourite books—and for anyone who’s ever found a little bit of themselves in a story. Between The Pages Just as a weaver bird soulfully weaves its nest with utmost patience, precision, and instinct, so too is the role of an author. An author is given the ultimate power to inspire, heal, or provoke a sense of feeling in an individual. They bear the cumulative power to instill a strong image in a reader’s mind. They are the voice behind the voices we carry within us.The various genres of books — be it sci-fi, romance, horror, or adventure — hold stories so magical that they keep one eagerly waiting for the next move. William Shakespeare, an exemplary author known as the Bard of Avon, not only shaped English literature but also the way we perceive power, ambition, love, and fate. Another profound author, Charles Dickens, through his novels, depicted the harsh realities of the poor and the marginalized in society. These and many other renowned authors have not only done exemplary work in capturing the very essence of literature but also form an inspiration to the youth of today. Literature plays an integral role by being an eye-opener and, at the same time, inspiring us to dream beyond the ordinary realm, creating a sense of passion that drives one to push beyond one’s limits and reach greater heights in various fields. As J.K. Rowling rightly said, “No story lives unless someone wants to listen. The stories we love best do live in us forever.” This quote is significant as it reflects the wondrous connection formed when an author writes and a reader reads, portraying the art of storytelling. Between the pages lies a tale that breathes long after the author is gone, keeping us intertwined with the saga we consume. Here’s to the architects of the mind, striving to create stories that inspire and shape lives — turning pain into prose, giving us new outlooks, sparking our imagination, giving voice to the voiceless, and reminding us that even the darkest chapters have impactful endings.It takes originality, creativity, mastery of observation, and the skill of weaving words to become a great author. As the torch of imagination ignites within us, we aspire to become authors one day and carry forward the legacy of writing to greater heights. Resonance Defying deaths, immortal pieces they write, Through years passing by, they still shine bright. To live forever, they inked their way, Carving thoughts that time can’t sway. From then to now they built a bridge Through silent scripts where stories unfold. Through words that stir on heart’s deep ridge, Through gifts of emotions, vivid and untold. Ode to them, whose world was canvas white, Who penned each word, casting an ever divine light. Book Recommendation In a quiet retirement village, four unlikely friends —Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron meet every Thursday to dig into old, unsolved crimes. It’s all just a bit of fun until a real murder happens right on their doorstep. Suddenly, the Thursday Murder Club finds themselves in the middle of an actual case. They might be pushing eighty, but they’re clever, determined, and not about to let a killer get away. Can this brilliant, unconventional team crack the case before time runs out ? Ted Talk There is a common misconception that literature is reserved for intellectual elites, but Joseph Luzzi argues that literature is for everyone and offers real and practical value in daily life. It is like a fossil of people who lived in different times, giving us a deeper understanding of emotions and expressions. Through stories and characters, we can awaken a new perspective and self-awareness. Reading often transforms us, which requires openness to change and helps us live more consciously and empathetically.Literature is not a luxury; it is a necessity for living a meaningful life. Thanks for reading! See you again in another two weeks! 😀 We’d like your feedback. Please email any thoughts or suggestions to tedxmvjce@gmail.com Want to see more? Dive into our Instagram for inspiring content and discover what’s coming next! –https://www.instagram.com/tedxmvjce/ Gowri Krishnan Nair, Maneet Bhuyan– Editors Ananya Sanjiv, Writer – Book Recommendation Diya Oommen, Designer – Main Article Design Gia Victor, Writer – Between The Pages Hrishita Dey Purkayastha, Writer – Resonance Senorita Paul, Writer – Ted Talk Recommendation Shabista Sehar, Designer – E-mail Banner Design