How The United States Of America Destabilises The World
byHistorically, the imperial actions of US foreign policy were concealed in euphemisms of democracy and human rights. Now, they follow boasts of its invincibility.
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In Defence Of Pessimism
byIs pessimism an undeniable current running through human existence?
Mystification By Numbers: Googol, Google & Others
byNumbers can mislead, mystify and mediate. They speak a language of their own and reveal the truth, if we look carefully.
Can Humans Be ‘Rational’?
byHuman rationality is futile in the ontological sphere, in what Donald Rumsfeld famously coined as “the unknown unknowns.”
Andrius Rudamina, Se Cathedral & The Unlikely Link Between Lithuania And India
byAndrius Rudamina, a forgotten Jesuit priest, reveals an unexpected historical connection between Lithuania and India, preserved within Goa’s largest cathedral.
The Thieves of Tolly-Bolly-Kolly-Molly Woods
byPlagiarism isn’t just about stealing an idea—it’s about taking someone else’s blood, sweat, and tears, and profiting from them without so much as a thank-you.
Future Tense, Past Present
byWhile it’s tempting to anticipate every change and plan accordingly, the best approach might be to let go, stay humble and ride the wave.
‘Killer Robots,’ AI & The Future Of Warfare
byMass-producing autonomous weapons could trigger “flash wars,” rapidly escalate conflicts and, exacerbate the unpredictability of AI weapons systems.
How India’s Stubble Crisis Is Fuelling Innovation
byFor decades, stubble burning has been a painful reality. However, advances in technology & new market opportunities are enabling farmers to profit from “waste.”
How Cryptocurrencies Fuel Organised Crime & Global Illicit Trade
byWithout comprehensive oversight & coordinated international action, crypto currencies pose a significant threat to economic stability.
Ibn Battuta In India: The Scholar, The Sultan & The Storm of an Empire
byIbn Battuta’s own story resists despair. Where kingdoms fell and rulers vanished, the traveller’s words endured.
Burevestnik, Putin & the New Russian Gamble
byThe danger posed by the Burevestnik missile is not just in its technical specifications, but in the broader strategic implications it carries.
When Democracies Choose Their Dictators
byThe citadels of ultranationalism are built on propaganda, lies & attempts at historical revisionism.
AI’s Workplace Takeover: Innovation Or Impending Crisis?
byAI is shaping the future of work, and the change is coming faster than we can imagine.
Trump: The American Berserker
byTrump, the brand, will continue to haunt the American psyche.