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Thursday, March 5, 2026
TopicIsaac Asimov

Topic: Isaac Asimov

Computers, the environment & lunar mining — how well Isaac Asimov predicted 2019

In 1983, legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov presented his vision of 2019, with about a 50-50 record of hits and misses.

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Indian liberals need a Dharma reset. Rootless, imported version isn’t working

Western liberalism begins with rights and designs society backwards. Dharma begins with relationships. It assumes you are born into a web of obligations, and that this web is a gift.

European gas holds near 3-year high as Middle East conflict rattles energy markets

Major energy infrastructure is in the crosshairs of the conflict, raising risks of the biggest shock since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Qatar’s largest LNG plant remains shut, fuelling supply fears.

War reaches India’s backyard as Iranian warship sunk by US submarine off Sri Lanka coast. 100 dead

Sinking of the ship has raised eyebrows in the Indian defence and security establishment. Lankan navy has recovered several bodies, believed to be of crew members.

Pakistan is fighting a two-front war. I saw it coming 15 yrs ago

The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.