Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

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Friday, 12 December 2025

Delhi Smog: A Recurring Challenge

Delhi Smog: A Recurring Challenge

The news about Delhi battling heavy smog and the subsequent advisory from the airport for passengers to contact airlines [https://www.ndtv.com/topic/board], [https://x.com/ANI], [https://www.aljazeera.com/where/india/] brings a familiar sense of concern. It's disheartening to see how frequently our capital grapples with such severe air quality issues, disrupting lives and travel. My thoughts often turn to the sheer inconvenience and health risks this poses to thousands.

Looking back, I recall countless discussions and observations I've shared over the years concerning environmental challenges, especially pollution. In fact, if you were to search my extensive database of writings, you would find that 'Pollution' is a keyword for which I have penned a significant number of blogs, precisely 100, as highlighted in my earlier reflections on Simplifying Search. This recurring crisis in Delhi underscores the enduring relevance of those past thoughts.

The core idea Hemen wants to convey is this — take a moment to notice that he had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. He had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and he had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, he feels a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.

Communicating the gravity of such situations and the necessary precautions is paramount. I've often emphasized the importance of crafting compelling content. I remember urging Sanjivani and Kailas to regularly read newsletters from sources like Social Media Examiner and from individuals like Zeke Camusio, President of DigitalAptitude.com (zeke@dataspeaks.ai), to hone their ability to create impactful messages FW: 11 WordPress Techniques for Pretty Posts that Pack a Punch. Zeke's insights on making posts readable are crucial, especially when disseminating urgent public health or travel advisories during crises like severe smog.

Moreover, the very mechanism of finding and presenting relevant information has been a subject of my discussions. I've engaged with Kishan on the idea of reverse-engineering our blogging process to systematically surface deeply explored topics Reverse Engineering of Blogging. And with Kishan and Dilip, we've explored the training of AI platforms like Blog Genie to accurately identify and reference past insights on specific subjects, using feedback mechanisms to refine its intelligence Training of Blog Genie V 1.0, Proof of Pudding is in Eating. Imagine an AI that could instantaneously present a comprehensive history of my thoughts and proposed solutions on pollution, offering a layered perspective on the current predicament.

This smog situation is more than just a momentary inconvenience; it is a stark reminder of ongoing environmental challenges that demand our consistent attention and innovative solutions. The technological capabilities we discuss, like intelligent content systems, could play a vital role in informing and mobilizing society against such persistent threats.


Regards,
Hemen Parekh


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