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All efforts have been taken to make the material error-free. However, the author and the publisher disclaim the responsibility.  \nNo part of this book may be used, reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.  \nDedicated to my parents, relatives and teachers who messed my life up by making me study engineering.  \n“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”  \n– quote attributed to Albert Einstein.  \nIf Einstein was born in India, his parents would have made him study mechanical engineering and he would have become a banker after working for a software coding company.  \nThis book is not a work of fiction. If any characters or incidents resemble your real life, then it’s purely intentional.","cbCainivOuYb36qt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainivOuYb36qt","pdf",613161,186,"English","# Introduction to the Engineering Dilemma\n## The Societal Expectation of Engineers\n## The Reality of the Indian Education System\n## Personal Reflections on Engineering Life\n## Breaking Free from Conventional Expectations","[{\"question\":\"What is the central theme of 'Wasted in Engineering'?\",\"answer\":\"The book explores the systemic pressure on Indian youth to pursue engineering degrees regardless of their personal interests, and the subsequent impact on their careers and individual lives.\"},{\"question\":\"Is this book a work of fiction?\",\"answer\":\"The author explicitly states that the book is not a work of fiction and that any resemblance to real-life characters or incidents is intentional.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the dedication of the book?\",\"answer\":\"The author dedicates the book to the parents, relatives, and teachers who influenced his decision to study engineering.\"}]","Wasted in Engineering - Story of India's Youth | PDF",1789949748,286]