Emad Iqbal
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Chartered Accountant
Part time writer
"A mind too loud for silence, too quiet for noise"
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The Exit Ramp: One Man’s Journey Out of the Rat Race
I used to believe life was supposed to look a certain way. Wake up early. Commute in traffic. Sit in meetings that could’ve been emails. Punch keys for someone else’s dream. Smile through small talk. Collect your paycheck. Repeat.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Lifehack
Beyond the Screen: How Remote Work Reshaped Identity, Purpose, and Relationships
When the world first shifted to remote work, many of us thought it would be temporary—a quick adjustment to a global crisis. We set up makeshift desks on kitchen tables, wore sweatpants to Zoom meetings, and told ourselves, “It’s just for now.” But “now” became years, and remote work didn’t just change how we earn a living. It reshaped who we are, how we see ourselves, and how we connect with others.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Futurism
A Man Without Enemies is a Man Without Qualities
In a world obsessed with being liked, admired, and followed, there’s a quietly controversial idea that unsettles many: “A man without enemies is a man without qualities.” It’s a phrase that sounds cynical at first, even harsh. After all, isn’t it better to be loved by all? Doesn’t kindness, diplomacy, and neutrality represent maturity? Maybe. But maybe not.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Humans
AI: A Bad but Necessary Choice
Imagine standing at a fork in the road. One path leads into a storm: unpredictable, risky, and possibly dangerous. The other? It leads nowhere—stagnant and still, full of missed potential. Now imagine being told you have to walk through the storm because standing still is not an option. That’s where humanity finds itself today, facing artificial intelligence.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Futurism
Into the Darkness: Unraveling the Mystery of Black Holes
Imagine something so powerful that nothing—not even light—can escape its pull. A place where time slows, space warps, and the very laws of physics begin to fall apart. It’s not a scene from a sci-fi movie. It’s a real object in our universe: the black hole.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in FYI
Tomorrow’s World Is Being Built Today—And Technology Is Just the Beginning
🔹 Introduction: Beyond the Buzzwords We are no longer wondering if technology will shape our future—we are living the reality of how deeply it already has. From smart homes to artificial intelligence, it’s woven into the very fabric of how we work, learn, love, and live. But while we celebrate innovation, the deeper question remains:
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Futurism
The Anxiety Generation
It’s 2:13 a.m., and I’m staring at the ceiling again. My phone lies face down on the nightstand, buzzing quietly under its own weight. I told myself I’d be asleep by midnight, but somewhere between doomscrolling and checking if that one text was left on “read,” my brain lit up like a siren.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Humans
The LONELINESS epidemic
I sat in my favorite café last week — the kind with rustic wood tables, soft indie music, and enough caffeine to keep a city awake. Every seat was full. People on laptops. Friends sharing croissants. Someone taking a selfie with their oat milk latte.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Psyche
What Would I Do If I Meet My Own Self?. AI-Generated.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet yourself face-to-face? Not just looking at your reflection in a mirror, but actually standing in front of a living, breathing version of you — someone who talks like you, laughs like you, and carries all your memories and scars.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Fiction
