The Rise of Technocracy: When Experts Rule and Dissent Fades
By relying on experts, technocratic systems aim to make decisions based on data, research, and “the science,” critics argue that technocracy comes with its own set of dangers.
Citizen Writers Fighting Censorship by Helping Americans Understand Issues Affecting the Republic.
By relying on experts, technocratic systems aim to make decisions based on data, research, and “the science,” critics argue that technocracy comes with its own set of dangers.
Low-cost drones are delivering devastating effects on the battlefield, with a 75+ mile range and a cost under $600.
The scientific breakthroughs in agriculture, particularly in synthetic fertilizers and mechanization, have revolutionized food production. However, this technological progress also introduced a host of unintended consequences.
Eric Weinstein, a brilliant mathematician and physicist, has made waves with his theory of Geometric Unity, a framework that seeks to unify the fundamental forces of physics, including general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Swiss engineering once gave birth to an awe-inspiring marvel: the world’s largest rifle that could be fired by a single soldier
The Suez Canal’s role as a key maritime artery has shaped global trade patterns, while its political weaponization underscores the strategic value and vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure in an interconnected world.
I saw a t-shirt the other day that gave me a chuckle. It read: “I may be old, but I saw the USA before it went to sh**.” It stopped being funny when I thought about the differences between 20th and 21st century America.
This unprecedented rise of technology, alongside the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and discussions of one-world governmental systems, echoes ancient prophecies from the Bible, specifically those found in the Book of Revelation.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 demonstrated the increasing significance of cyber warfare within the context of 5th generation warfare.
The vanishing number of unconnected – has only continued vanishing these last ten years. This ubiquitous success – was thanks entirely to our nation’s private sector Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
As we were busy funding moon cheese research and designing the perfect camo pattern, our global competitors were laughing all the way to Mach 5+.
Market research and advertising strategies share striking similarities with the military concept of information operations, formerly known as psychological operations (PSYOPS).
The reality of life points to these simple principles. None of us can know everything, and on a day-to-day basis we submit ourselves to the learned teaching and actions of others.
When a computer algorithm bans one item from discussion but not the another, this tells us much about the selective bias of the people who set the algorithms.
In today’s interconnected world, our phones are more than just devices; they are lifelines to communication, information, and connection.
The break up of the Bell System did not anticipate the rapid emergence and proliferation of cell phones, which would fundamentally alter the industry’s dynamics.
Ted Kaczynski, despite his controversial background, exhibited a degree of prescience regarding technological advancements, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
The world today faces a looming threat that transcends traditional notions of warfare and conflict: the electromagnetic pulse (EMP).
Iran’s decision to deploy 300 slow drones against Israel’s Iron Dome defense system needs be analyzed from various perspectives
The science of computer technology is transitioning from computers as computational devices, to imitators of human behavior.