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Hello and welcome to the cozy, quirky corner of the internet I call home! Here, I dive into everything from the mind-bending mysteries of engineering and science to the thoughtful terrains of philosophy, the heartwarming tales of personal journeys, and life’s spontaneous dance parties.

 

My philosophy? Well, it's a bit like a messy cocktail: one part happiness, two dashes of respect, a generous pour of deep relationships, and a sprinkle of insatiable curiosity (because who doesn't want to know why penguins waddle?).

 

I believe in choosing happiness like it's the last slice of pizza, treating everyone with the kind of respect that would make a grandma proud, diving deep into relationships like a submarine exploring the ocean depths, and staying as curious as a cat in a cardboard box.

 

Share your thoughts, your stories, or even your favorite joke right here. And if you fancy a chat over a virtual cup of coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate—let's not limit ourselves), let's set up a 1:1.

 

Let the adventures begin! 🚀

Edinburgh Castle

A Bonnie Day in Edinburgh

Jet lag is a funny thing. You’d think after an exhausting first day, we’d wake up bright and early, ready to conquer the city. But no. Day 2 of our Scottish adventure started at a leisurely 10 AM, because our bodies refused to acknowledge local time. But when we finally stepped out, what a sight! The golden sun was beaming down, the sky was an uninterrupted stretch of blue—no clouds, no drizzle, no reminders that we were in Scotland....

March 31, 2025 · 6 min · sumeet rohatgi
Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Wee Little Rainbow

Long flight, crying babies, and existential questions about why I ever leave my house. That’s all I remember from our sojourn from SFO to DUB. The flight itself was, shockingly, not too bad—decent legroom, food that didn’t taste like cardboard, and wine that was just about drinkable. Usually, we play it safe and order the “special” Hindu Vegetarian meal, but this time, we threw caution to the wind and took whatever the airline gods bestowed upon us....

March 30, 2025 · 4 min · sumeet rohatgi
Surprising Sweets in Plaka, Athens, Greece

The Circle Completed

Chants of “Happy New Year!” echo everywhere, and the TV is filled with celebratory shows. But what are we really celebrating? Is it the events of the past year or just the fact that we made it through another lap around the Sun? Honestly, I had to pause and reflect to remember what made this year special for me. The beauty of New Year’s is that it’s a globally shared moment for all of humanity....

January 1, 2025 · 3 min · sumeet rohatgi
The Tech Interactive, San Jose, 2010

AI, ML, and Software Applications

ChatGPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) has taken the world by storm, with Generative AI becoming the mantra of Silicon Valley. However, many people, including myself, find it challenging to truly understand this emerging field. Is it simply about enabling conversations with an all-knowing android? And how does it differ from Machine Learning, the practical application dominating the scene today? GPT is a type of Large Language Model (LLM), a category of machine learning model trained on massive text corpora....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · sumeet rohatgi
Taj Palace, New Delhi

Interacting!

My previous post is about finding my purpose, and I came up with a surprisingly simple and, in my opinion, profound way to find constant happiness. But what are some things I can do to achieve this purpose consistently? I am a believer in the slow, consistent, and exponential growth payoff of habits. So, what are some habits I can develop to keep true to my purpose? I ran across an amazing talk, You Are Contagious by Vanessa Van Edward, that offers tips and assistance on this very thing....

December 27, 2024 · 2 min · sumeet rohatgi
Boats in Milos, Greece

Purpose

I had it all wrong. For years, I worked toward wealth and lavishness. I didn’t achieve those goals, but a little voice kept asking me, “Is this all there is to life? Make more money, spend more money? Isn’t this just an unending loop?” Growing older made things clearer. My body’s inefficiencies began to surface, and every excess was quickly punished: more alcohol led to disturbed sleep, rich food caused stomach issues, late nights brought bad mornings, and buying expensive things resulted in buyer’s remorse....

December 27, 2024 · 2 min · sumeet rohatgi
Vanya designing robots, SJ TechMusuem

Where is AI headed?

From a coding perspective, AI assistants are incredibly valuable. They generate code, save keystrokes, and are always available to answer questions without getting tired or impatient. These tools are widely accessible, offered for free on various platforms, and can even be downloaded with some limitations. The code they generate is often about 80% accurate, with the remaining 20% typically requiring minor adjustments. Rarely do I need to spend significant time debugging the output....

September 2, 2024 · 2 min · sumeet rohatgi
Street Flower Pot, Prague

Notes on FHIR

PHR (Personal Health Records) are a modern innovation designed for interoperability. FHIR is the existing protocol that is leveraged for creating and managing health records. Ultimately, everything in FHIR is represented as a `resource`. There are a total of 157 resource types, and each of them has a baseline that can be extended by providers to stitch together their own customization over the standard protocol. Each resource has attributes, and each attribute can be of different datatypes....

September 1, 2024 · 2 min · sumeet rohatgi
Backyard, Livermore CA

Yard shenanigans

After moving into our new home, we faced the challenge of managing a large backyard and front yard filled with trees that constantly made the place messy. In December, we decided to remove the trees to create a cleaner environment, but now the yard feels a bit barren. We’re considering several ideas to enhance our outdoor spaces: Increase shaded areas for comfort during late mornings and afternoons. Install heating for enjoyable late afternoons and evenings....

September 1, 2024 · 2 min · sumeet rohatgi
Muir Woods, SF

Why does simplicity scale?

It’s often said that simple ideas scale better than complex ones. While this seems intuitively true, it’s worth exploring why this is the case. Simple ideas scale well for a few key reasons: They are easy to understand and discuss. They can be layered on top of each other effectively. However, developing simple ideas is surprisingly difficult: Reality is inherently complex and doesn’t naturally lend itself to simplicity. To get started, you must identify the most relevant details and eliminate the distractions....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · sumeet rohatgi