“There are many things which are strong or weak but this one is both!
You may want it to love or sometimes even loath!
Protect it with your life body and soul if you must!
It is not a glass or metal or even a jewel, it is Trust!”
When we hear the word What ‘exponential?’, we are adapted to think big! The word literally triggers an ‘explosion’ in our minds!
Of course in simple terms exponential means very rapidly.
But the law of equality ensures that when this word is put in front of something negative then the result is also explosively negative! This rapid decrease in the value or importance of a substance is known as exponential decay!
Of course we are used to listen to this word in relation with the physics of radiation and atomic energy but according to this novel Algorithms to live by; the computer science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Tom Griggiths; this term is something which we see and can use in our life!
The term is actually a part of your life without you knowing it like the status of your relationship is under exponential decay when your wife catches you with your girlfriend! There of course you will be more worried about the biology rather than physics!
One of the commonest and frequent real-life example exponential decay is the depreciating value of a vehicle especially a car! In fact this starts as soon as your car leaves the showroom! Factors such as wear and tear, technological advancements, and changing market demands are held responsible but you do get an idea when you look at the IDV or the insured declared value of your car! In fact at some point if it is not worth as an antique, the car’s value reaches a point where it’s better to scrape it off than to maintain or sell it!
Even health wise by studying the exponential decay process of various drugs, researchers have suggest dosing regimens, determined drug efficacy, and this has ensure the removal of drugs from the body to avoid potential toxicity with maximum efficacy!
A similar phenomenon is seen when an endangered species faces threats such as habitat loss, climate change, or poaching, its population size decreases over time. This decline also follows an exponential decay pattern and that is the reason why if an endangered species is identified, quick action must be taken so that this rapid decline can be managed! It is literally a time bomb in every sense!
The authors also state how a computer also uses exponential decay to manage multiple processes and this is the reason why sometimes when the work is delayed it is always better to reset and start over!
They have also suggested to use exponential delay in your life routines! Like for example if you have a friend who does not reply or come to your invitations, the solution is not to suddenly stop inviting him or her! You must use exponential decay and sequentially increase the time gap of your invitation which ensures that you do invite him or her occasionally but do not get frustrated if he or she does not come! If he or she does accept your invitation then that is the reset point! Then you can invite him or her to all subsequent events! And the cycle continues! Exponential increase and not decay is the legacy of music and the divinity of classical music especially the foremost stalwart and maestro Thyagaraja!
A quick scribe during a busy travel is my humble dedication to the legend.
Now see the exponential decay of your alertness in your sleep!
Shubh Ratri!
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