India, Jan. 25 -- An Indian based scientist living in California has sparked an animated discussion online after sharing his unconventional view of life in the United States. Taking to LinkedIn, Ram Swaminathan reflected on how his lifestyle often surprises people around him. He wrote, "You know, I've lived in the Bay Area for more than twenty five years, and I've never been to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite. And I have no plans." According to him, this admission often invites disbelief, as people respond "as if I just announced I'm allergic to oxygen."

Swaminathan clarified that his choice has little to do with disliking nature. "It is not that I dislike hiking; I am more of an urbanite and less of a nature buff," he explained. Instead of long ...