Work Time, Impact Time, Algorithms and Bias, The Serendipity Mindset and the mighty Himalayas make up this week’s list. Happy Monday!

Work Time, Impact Time, Machine Learning & the Future of Jobs – This article is by Sajith Pai, a friend of mine. In addition to his day job in the VC industry, he is also a great researcher and writer. This is an interesting take on the future of work.

A Primer on Algorithms and Bias – Algorithms are having an increasing influence on our lives. As we start delegating more decision making to machines, it is important to understand the potential biases that might be at play. Not to mention that all algorithms rely on robust and high quality data which is very difficult to get.

The ‘serendipity mindset’: how to make your own luck – Have you ever wondered how some ‘successful’ people seem to have all the ‘luck’? As the author sees it, ‘since so much of our lives are influenced by the unplanned and the unexpected, it makes sense to capitalise on these moments.‘

Himalaya: Six decades of Photography – The Himalayas exert a certain aura that’s hard to describe but very apparent to experience. One of my memorable travel experiences was spending a few weeks backpacking in the Garhwal Himalayas 17 year ago. This collection of photographs will hopefully convey, to some extent, what it feels like to experience these mighty mountains.