About the Release:

History has seen some of the greatest minds struggle with their own genius, often walking a fine line between brilliance and insanity. Two of the most fascinating mathematicians of the 20th century—Vashishtha Narayan Singh from India and John Forbes Nash Jr. from the U.S.—lived eerily similar yet vastly different lives.

Both were prodigies. Both made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics. And both battled schizophrenia, which cast a long shadow over their genius. But while Nash’s story became world-famous thanks to the movie A Beautiful Mind, Singh’s tale remains relatively unknown outside India.

Read the full article here:https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2025/03/two-geniuses-one-struggle-vashishtha-and-john-nash.html

About the Podcast:

Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast!

Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place.

Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp.

Why this podcast?

It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting.

Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers.

The Geeky Cherry on Top

Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience.

Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in!

What’s in it for you?

Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!).

All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun.

So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!