The political Left is sorely lacking in confidence, vision, leadership, and ideas. Here is a way forward.

AI is a bubble. Data is a key constraint. Here are some thoughts about what AI can realistically achieve.

The power of US presidents to grant pardons is a legacy of feudalism. It is likely to be abused under Trump 2.

I have finally made it to Antarctica, the pristine continent. Go if you can. Before it is too late.

I rack up country number 180! And my 7th continent!

I left Twitter. Then I left Threads. Now I am on Bluesky. Why the social media musical chairs?

Tariffs! Trump tries again. He failed last time. Will this time be any different?

Do you have your head in the sand regarding what is about to happen in the United States? If so, maybe give this a read.

Threads restaurant is an all-woman establishment with the most exquisite cuisine!

What lies ahead under Trump 2.0? Many groups need to worry. I list them here. Don't say you were not warned.

The Zone of Interest shows what happens in the final stages of fascism. Ahead of the US election, the film reminds us what is at stake.

Fascism and nationalism were defeated in WWII, but the institutions we put in place to prevent their return have failed. They are now back.

Algeria's post-1962 governments have relied more on the past than than reaching for the future. Only a drop in oil prices changes this...

I made to Algeria in my third try. Very happy to rack up country number 179 and my 35th African country.

India has made remarkable gains in the fight against poverty. Digital technology has played a critical part. Here is how and why.

I review core thoeries in physics to see how black holes may have contributed to unification of general relativity and quantum theory.

The UK riots showed the Faustian Bargain - reducing public services to fund low taxes for the middle class - has run its course.

Svalbard is my 178th country/territory! It is also the northermost place I have ever been!

Our road trip takes us to Lofoten, arguably the most beautiful part of Norway.

The central Norwegian coastline is known as Helgelandskysten. It is as stunning as Switzerland on the sea.