Andrew Yang, in The War on Normal People, recounts that after his early career success, he eventually became disillusioned with the state of the country, witnessing firsthand the economic decline and despair in many American cities and communities. This led them to question the effectiveness of their work and the broader entrepreneurship and nonprofit sectors … Read more

In his thought-provoking 1971 book, “The Pentagon of Power,” Lewis Mumford delves into the profound impact of the mechanized world picture on our understanding of the cosmos, nature, and humanity itself. He traces the origins of this paradigm shift to the work of luminaries such as Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, Leibnitz, and Newton, whose systematic … Read more

The field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) has been a fascinating area of research and development for several decades, with the ultimate goal of creating a direct communication pathway between the human brain and external devices. The recent announcement by Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, regarding their successful human trial marks a significant milestone … Read more

Albert-László Barabási’s book “Linked: The New Science of Networks” is a fascinating exploration of the interconnectedness of our world, from the microscopic level of cells to the vast expanses of the Internet. Through a series of compelling examples and groundbreaking research, Barabási reveals the hidden patterns and universal laws that govern the formation and evolution … Read more

In “The Scientific Outlook“; Bertrand Russell imagines a future that is dominated by science and technology. In this world, there will be one government. This centralized authority will be intolerant of nationalism and regional divisions that breed inefficiency and conflict. It will preach loyalty to the world state over petty local allegiances. Once established, such … Read more

Anti-aging research aims to develop treatments that can decelerate the aging process. Such treatments could extend human lifespan and life expectancy significantly beyond current limits. However, the prospect of dramatically slowing aging raises ethical concerns. On one side, decelerated aging could help prevent and alleviate devastating age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis. This may preserve … Read more

In an episode of the Flagrant podcast, former CIA operative Andrew Bustamante provided a concise and insightful explanation of the military-industrial complex and its role as a lifeline for the United States economy. According to Bustamante, the U.S. has a vested interest in perpetuating conflicts because war generates three significant economic benefits. Firstly, the military-industrial … Read more

In his book “Divided,” author Tim Marshall dedicates a chapter to the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Titled “Israel and Palestine,” the chapter begins by describing the stark contrast between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, separated by a 26-foot-high concrete wall topped with barbed wire and watchtowers. Crossing the border through these concrete sections is a … Read more

In June 2022, Google engineer Blake Lemoine claimed that LaMDA, a Google AI and large language model, exhibited signs of consciousness. LaMDA’s sophisticated text conversations led Lemoine to believe it had developed a sense of self and soul, a view met with skepticism and his subsequent administrative leave. The AI community refutes the idea of … Read more

“Player Piano,” Kurt Vonnegut’s first novel released in 1952, kickstarted his notable career by critically examining societal norms and the unbridled march of technology—themes that echo throughout his later works. Set in a post-Third World War America, the book unveils a dystopian future where automation has supplanted human labor across most fields, causing mass unemployment … Read more