Technology

Infographics about the green colonialism.

The global shift toward a post-carbon economy is functionally a new phase of imperialism, where the ecological costs of renewable energy are externalized onto the Global South. This analysis examines the historical parallels between fossil fuel extraction and the emerging mineral economy, revealing how the 'green transition' reproduces colonial dependencies while exacerbating environmental destruction. We explore the devastating material demands of technologies like electric vehicles and batteries, the weaponization of lithium and rare earth minerals in geopolitical conflicts, and the systematic silencing of indigenous and marginalized communities whose lands are sacrificed for the sake of planetary salvation.

An exploration of AI's role in design, its strengths, limitations, and the importance of human judgment.

Six surprising truths that challenge what we think we know about history and science, from concealed weapons to DNA-based computer hacks.

Analyzing how steam power, railways, and telegraphs transformed empire from coastal enclaves into continent-spanning systems of extraction and governance.

Discover what they don't tell you about electric vehicles: the hidden carbon debt, environmental displacement, recycling challenges, and more.

The 'car of the future' arrived in 1934—and flopped spectacularly. Here's why the shapes on our roads are really a mirror of our collective dreams, crises, and anxieties.

An accessible introduction to military engineering through history – from Roman castra and medieval siege engines to WWI tanks and WWII submarines. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts.

An analytical journey through military engineering history, exploring the perpetual arms race between offensive and defensive technologies—from Archimedes' war machines to the tank that broke the trenches.

Military spending looks like a black hole for taxpayer money. But economic analysis of the Swedish Gripen jet reveals a counter-intuitive truth: the civilian spillovers were so valuable they paid for the entire program – and then some.