That’s precisely the sort of sentiment that leads to hubris. Putin’s Ukraine policy was incredibly successful in 2014. (View Post)

Some polling data to back up my anecdotal experience that the Americans are very, very opposed to this Iran war. Really notable and practically universal sentiment here. "...war in Iran is very … (View Post)

I think there’s a big difference between assertions of racial or genetic stereotypes, and observations of cultural norms. (View Post)

Another year, another crisis, another illustration of the madness of the world’s continued addiction to fossil fuels. And its reflex, like an NRA campaigner after a school shooting, that the solution… (View Post)

“Sorry I’m a bit late. Had to do those letters to prove I’m human” “No problem. Ok, shall we start with some introductions? Mojtaba, do you want to kick us off” …. “You’re on mute Mojtaba” “Oops sorr… (View Post)