For God‘s Sake, Get Out Of Your Echo Chambers & Filter Bubbles
byTechnology creates ‘filter bubbles’ & ‘echo chambers’ by catering to individual biases. It’s a vicious cycle.
Opinion
Biden’s Foreign Policy Agenda
byBiden is likely to restore decency, good sense & mature diplomacy. We must celebrate democracy’s ability to correct itself.
America Is In Danger Of Losing Control Of Its Foreign Policy
byIf Trump is re-elected, America risks seeing even greater penetration of foreign interests into its domestic politics.
Will The Japanese Hanko Be Stamped Out?
byWith new administrative reforms & digitisation on the cards, Hanko, a Japanese cultural icon, could be stamped out.
Scientists Still Haven’t Figured Out Free Will, But They’re Having Fun Trying
byWith algorithms & social media do we have control over our own lives?
Will The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Deepen India-US Ties?
byThe key question that should engage India is: what will be the impact on China of the 2+2 Ministerial dialogue?
75 Years After Japan Atomic Bombs, A Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty Is Finally Realised
byThe nuclear weapons ban treaty offers a moment of hope that moves us one step closer to a world free of nuclear war.
Asteroid Bennu: Successful Touchdown – But Sample Return Mission Has Only Just Begun
byNasa launched OSIRIS-REx to target Asteroid Bennu. Here’s why.
Trump’s Weaponisation Of Coronavirus & The Plot to Steal The Presidency
byTrump weaponised the coronavirus pandemic to strengthen his in-person vote count & to claim a fig-leaf of legitimacy.
Nagorno-Karabakh: A Humanitarian Crisis
byThe war in Nagorno-Karabakh is a bellwether for a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. It has no military solution.
Artemis Accords: Why Many Countries Are Refusing To Sign Moon Exploration Agreement
bySpace-active states face a stark choice: miss out on using the resources of the Moon or sign up to the Artemis Accords.
The Threat Of ‘Killer Robots’ Is Real & Closer Than You Might Think
byThe act of killing is now akin to a video game. Machines can now be programmed to kill without human interference.
“Donald Trump Is An Avatar Of Vishnu”: Meet The Indian American Trump Supporters
byIndian Americans still strongly identify with the Democratic Party, says a survey. Really? Do they?
If Our Reality Is A Video Game, Does That Solve The Problem Of Evil?
byUntil now, we assumed that only those with supernatural powers could create a world like ours. That’s no longer the case.
Humans Aren’t Inherently Selfish – We’re Hardwired To Work Together
byThe “good” side of human nature is much more deep-rooted than the “evil” side.