The Inner Monologue

Newton’s Law… But for Rules? You’ve probably heard Newton’s First Law of Motion: “An object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an outside force.” But did you know the same idea applies to rules, laws, and even technology policies? Just like a rolling ball won’t stop unless something interferes, policies and regulations…

Picture this: You grab a cold, refreshing soda, crack it open, and take a sip—only to realize you’ve been duped. Because here’s the dirty little secret of the beverage industry: That plastic bottle you just paid for? It might cost more than the soda inside it. Yes, you read that right. The price of manufacturing…

In 2014, I made a bold forecast about the future of transportation: At the time, this seemed ambitious—Tesla was still a niche player, the Nissan Leaf was one of the few mass-market EVs, and charging infrastructure was sparse. But now, a decade later, let’s assess whether this prediction is on track or too optimistic. The…

Ah, the speed of light—299,792,458 meters per second. A number so precise, so unyielding, that it took humanity centuries to even figure it out. And now? Now it’s the invisible villain making your online games lag like it’s 1999 on dial-up. The Internet Is Not Wireless (Mostly) Let’s shatter the illusion right now: the Internet…

Exploring the Global Impact of Eliminating Religious Belief Imagine a world where religion is treated as a psychological pathology—a condition that could be “cured.” What would happen if we could eliminate religious belief on a global scale? The implications would be profound, reshaping societies, politics, and individual lives in both positive and negative ways. The…

Let’s get one thing straight: snark is an art form, while smartassery is the crayon scribble of humor. If you’ve ever mistaken the two, congratulations—you’re probably the reason someone rolled their eyes so hard they saw their own brain. The Smartass: A Study in Low-Effort Buffoonery The smartass is the guy at the party who…

In 2014, I made a bold forecast: A decade later, let’s revisit this prediction—was it visionary or overly optimistic? The State of EVs in 2014: A Nascent Market Back in 2014, the EV landscape was dominated by a handful of players: The idea that every major automaker would offer EVs by 2020 seemed ambitious. Reality…

Ah, patent medicines—those magical elixirs that promise to fix everything from your foggy brain to your creaky knees. Back in the day, snake oil salesmen peddled tonics with more alcohol than a frat party. Today? We’ve got “biohacking” supplements, CBD gummies, and DNA-customized vitamins—all wrapped in sleek, Instagram-friendly packaging. But are these modern cure-alls any…

Let’s get one thing straight: Wanting nice things does not make you a villain. Somewhere along the way, a certain breed of performative humility took over, convincing successful people that enjoying the fruits of their labor is somehow gauche. Oh no, you can’t post about your first-class upgrade—what if someone thinks you’re flaunting? God forbid…

Oh, the audacity of people assuming I’m sardonic just because I occasionally (read: constantly) lace my words with the subtlety of a flaming sledgehammer. Let me clear this up for the linguistically challenged: I’m not sardonic—I’m snarky. And if you think those are the same thing, congratulations, you’ve just earned yourself an eye-roll so intense…