The fourth chapter of Fateful Triangle discusses the historical backgrounds of Israel and Palestine. The invasion of Lebanon in 1982 by Israel marked a contentious chapter in the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel, challenging the ideological foundation of their alliance. Despite this, the U.S.’s commitment to ensuring Israel’s military superiority and financial support … Read more

“Cobalt Red” delves into the heart of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution and the world’s tech-driven economy, focusing on Kolwezi, a unique city that harbors about a quarter of the planet’s cobalt reserves. Kolwezi, likened to a Wild West frontier, has undergone extensive environmental degradation due to the explosive growth of mining activities. The landscape … Read more

“The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity” by David Graeber and David Wengrow challenges conventional narratives about human history, particularly the origins of inequality. The authors argue that most of human history is unknown, and what is often discussed is based on simplifications like the narratives of Rousseau and Hobbes. Rousseau romanticized pre-agricultural … Read more

“The Second Machine Age” explores how digital technology is changing our world. It looks at the big impact of computers and the internet, comparing this change to the Industrial Revolution. The book talks about the good things technology brings, like more choices and easier access to information. But it also warns about challenges, like jobs … Read more

Before AI, writing was a special way for people to share their thoughts and feelings. Writing takes a lot of work, and so does reading. Nowadays, it’s tough for writers because the same few books get all the attention. This makes it seem like trying to make it as a writer isn’t worth it. But, … Read more

OpenAI made something new called Sora. It’s a smart tool that can make videos from what you tell it, just using words. Sora can make videos that look real and have lots of details, like showing places or animals doing things, and it can make these videos up to a minute long. This is really … Read more

Human-Machine Symbiosis “The Cyborgs Among Us” in Alvin Toffler’s “Future Shock” delves into the evolving relationship between humans and machines, highlighting its profound implications for human identity, consciousness, and societal norms. Toffler explores how integrating mechanical components, like pacemakers or artificial aortas, into the human body begins to challenge our understanding of human identity. He … Read more

In “Fateful Triangle,” Noam Chomsky examines the attitudes and policies of key players in the Middle East conflict since 1967, focusing on the United States, Israel, the Palestinians, and the Arab states including the PLO. He highlights the ideological interpretations of these policies in the U.S., which significantly influence both public perception and policy development. … Read more

In “Supernormal,” Dean Radin, a researcher at the forefront of consciousness studies, delves into the scientific exploration of seemingly “supernormal” abilities like telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition. He challenges the notion that these phenomena are mere superstition and presents evidence suggesting their potential reality. Dean Radin’s argument in “Supernormal” is centered on the existence and potential … Read more