How Photography Teaches Us to See Life Differently
True photography isn't about capturing perfection — it's about learning to see the world differently. Here's what my lens has taught me about life.
Blog
A collection of thoughts on topics that I am learning about. This is where I share my perspectives on new technology, our society, and human progress.
FBI Warns SMS Authentication Is Not Safe
Following the Salt Typhoon breach, the FBI warns that SMS authentication is dangerously outdated. This systemic vulnerability demands urgent action to adopt encrypted, modern alternatives.
The Great IT Outage of 2024: Inside the Update that Stopped the World
What was supposed to be a routine security update turned into the worst IT outage in history and caused 8 million Windows machines to crash globally, revealing vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure.
The Case for Vegetarian Airline Meals: A Long-Overdue Change in the Skies
In the wake of a flight diversion due to spoiled food, it becomes clear that a shift towards vegetarian default meals could address multiple challenges faced by airlines and travelers.
A Guide to Digital Security
Don't make it easy for hackers to make you a target. Use these easy steps to protect your online world.
The Astronomical Significance of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14th, and is one of the few festivals on the Hindu lunar calendar that are based on the Sun's position.
The Vedas Should Be Understood, Not Just Read
The Vedas are the most ancient texts in the world, and yet the most misunderstood. Let's take a deeper look at the wisdom hidden in the bedrock of Indian civilization.
Facebook's Shameless Takeover of WhatsApp
WhatsApp users are now Facebook users — and its latest privacy policy updates only reiterate that fact. It's time for a better alternative.
Facebook's Shameless Attack on Apple
Facebook's attack on Apple's new privacy controls further expose how much data the social network collects, and only makes a stronger case for why Facebook is wrong and Apple is right.
Redesigning Spaceflight
A new age of space travel has begun with the successful launch of SpaceX's crewed Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, giving us a vision of humanity at its best.
Building After the Pandemic
The past few months have been quite an adventure for our civilization, and now we must rebuild. But where should we start, and what are the obstacles preventing us from progressing?
The Speed of a Language
If you have ever listened to different languages, you must have noticed that some sound faster than others. Is that just how they sound, or do faster languages also convey information faster?
Who Wants To Be A Billionaire?
When we focus on better things, we can make a real difference. When we focus on success over popularity, we can all be truly successful.
The Most Important Number
You have a truly important piece of personal information that is extremely vulnerable, and you probably don’t know about it.
Education Loading
Imagine learning to drive without a car. Now imagine practicing piano without a piano. How about cooking without a stove? This is precisely what many students around the world have to do, every single day.
Are We Really Alone?
So we can observe black holes millions of light years away now, hidden behind thousands of stars in our night sky. Yet, we have seen no evidence of life out there. Why is that?