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On Sep 8–9, Nepal's Gen-Z led protests brought down the government in less than 2 days, ending years of frustration over corruption, nepotism, and even a sudden social media ban.

Explainer video (by @sabi_shifty): https://www.tiktok.com/@sabi_shifty/video/7548336154102222094

Now, Gen-Z is leading the formation of a new government, but there's a real risk that the same corrupt forces could seep back in. At this crossroads, what historical precedents can help guide the next steps and prevent a revival of the old system?

Just a random thought I wouldn’t normally explore. Asked ChatGPT to write a prose (in favor of lies) and felt like it's interesting enough to share.

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Lies are often condemned as tools of deceit, yet beneath their shadowy veil lies an undeniable power—one that can protect, inspire, and even transform lives. In a world that often demands harsh truths, lies offer an alternative path: the power to craft a more bearable reality, to soften the edges of pain, or to inspire dreams that truth alone could never sustain.

Lies, when wielded with purpose, can protect the vulnerable. A comforting falsehood whispered to a frightened child can ward off fear and offer a sense of safety in an otherwise uncertain world. In moments of crisis, when truth serves only to deepen despair, a lie can provide hope, a necessary illusion that propels us forward when reality threatens to hold us back. Sometimes, it is the lie that tells us we are strong, capable, or worthy when the truth feels otherwise. And through that lie, we may eventually come to embody the very strength or worth we once doubted.

In the realm of ambition and creativity, lies are the spark of invention. Every grand vision begins as an untruth—a dream not yet realized, a possibility not yet proven. The greatest achievements of humanity have emerged from the conviction to believe in what is not yet real. Lies fuel imagination, and from imagination springs progress.

Moreover, lies can unite people under a shared belief. Societies are often built upon myths, stories, and ideals that may not be wholly true but provide a common foundation upon which to stand. Without the lie of the perfect future or the ideal society, would we ever strive to improve ourselves or the world around us?

It is easy to dismiss lies as mere deceit, but to do so is to overlook their complexity. Lies can protect where truth wounds, inspire where reality falters, and unite where facts divide. They are not inherently destructive; they are tools, and like all tools, their power depends on the intent of the wielder. Lies can be a force for harm—but also a force for creation, growth, and hope.

In a world that prizes truth, lies remind us that sometimes, the greatest strength comes not from what is real, but from what we dare to believe. And in that belief lies the power to change everything.

VCs and angels invest in multiple startups all the time with the belief that 1 out of 20 investments (rough statistics) would probably give them a run for their money. What this means is that roughly 19 out of 20 startups are destined to fail. So what is happening here is that the investors are betting on multiple startups to play safe, BUT, the startup founders are putting their soul on one startup (at a time), which statistically, has a very slim 1/20 chance of bearing fruit.

It's a general belief that Entrepreneurship is about "jumping from a cliff and assembling a plane on the way down", but if probability and statistics make any sense, that is too much risk to take. Not just the number of years, but personal relations, psychological effect of failing continuously, health etc.

So... do you think it's a good idea to get involved in multiple startups ideas simultaneously? Have your say.