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Shlok Vaidya’s thinking.
China Collapsing
Good rundown of what’s going on in-country. Now, that bargain is breaking down. Exports constitute nearly 40 percent of China’s GDP–far too high a figure. (By comparison, in the U.S., exports account for about 10 percent of GDP most years.) … Continue reading
SNEAKEY: Teleduplication via Optical Decoding
Here’s an interesting bit of technology. Essentially take a picture from very long distances and convert the optical data to breaking analog security systems. Copying keys from close or afar. 2-10 megapixel cameras were used. Here’s the full paper. -Shlok … Continue reading
Fracturing or Strategy?
In modern warfare, a shift in tactics is more likely to be an indicator of splintering than it is a sign that a strategic shift is taking place across the full organization. To whit, the spike in violence in Peshawar … Continue reading
Information Ops: Gaming Policy Institutes and Elections
The story. The (bogus) policy institute. The (bogus) political consultancy. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
What I’m Working On
Unlocking the full extent of Gandhi’s thinking (swadeshi) on building sustainable rural governance systems, extracted from his approach (swarj) to building a self-sufficient nation. Too much focus has been placed on the philosophical or environmental aspects or misappropriated as a … Continue reading