Most of us don’t want self-driving cars, yet governments are kowtowing to firms like Tesla rather than planning for sustainable means of transport. It’s just one example of how …
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To Understand Elon Musk, You Have to Understand This ’60s Sci-Fi Novel
Elon Musk says 'The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress' is one of his favourite books. That checks out: the novel is about a lunar colony that bravely cuts off …
‘WeCrashed’, a Compelling Tale of Capitalist Greed of the Kind That Thrills One and All
Was the co-founder of WeWork running a business, a cult or a circus?
Silicon Valley’s Culture of Hustle, Hype and Greed: The Elizabeth Holmes Story
Silicon Valley is known to have produced numerous prodigies like Elizabeth Holmes. However, the ruthless culture of achieving success no matter what it takes exposes its ugly interior.
Jeff Bezos’s Vanity Space Flight Was a Uniquely American Disgrace
Only in a country whose ruling class has grown deeply deluded could a space joy ride like Jeff Bezos’s be seen as cause for public celebration rather than the …
The Billionaire Space Race Is the Ultimate Symbol of Capitalist Decadence
Extreme wealth in the capitalist age is by definition engaged in a constant and desperate scramble for new sources of ethical legitimacy
Can Robots Write Stories?
Strange things unfold when artificial intelligence attempts to write a story. Author Daniel Kehlmann recounts his co-authoring experiment with an algorithm, describing possibilities and pitfalls.
Why ‘The Social Dilemma’ Won’t Make Me Quit Social Media
The solution to the issues posed by the Netflix film lies not in quitting social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, but in understanding them better.
India Would Be Better Off if More of Us Took Humanities Seriously
Our belief that all our problems can be solved by science and technology is why we, as Indians, find ourselves in such a mucky situation.
‘Work From Home’ Is About Culture, Not Economics
Where workplace laws won't go, "work anywhere" has almost always been interpreted to mean "work everywhere".