Why the West Misreads the Third World
Western observers misread the Third World because they assume corruption is an exception rather than a rational adaptation to incentives, power, and weak moral consciousness.
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Why Societies Take Millennia to Change
Why societies change slowly, and why institutional reform fails when deeper moral habits remain unchanged.
India’s Hollow Democracy
On India’s hollow democracy, declining leadership, and selected arbitrage opportunities discussed in recent conversations.
Hindu Fanatics Assault Churches
On mob violence, the abuse of power, and the erosion of institutional restraint in India.
China, As I’ve Seen It
A reflection on China as I have seen it over 16 years of travel, and why the Western caricature of the country misses much of its lived reality.
Corruption is Deep-rooted
Corruption in India is not an anomaly—it is embedded in the country’s social fabric, incentives, and moral psychology.
Idols without Conscience
Modern societies increasingly reward individuals who succeed without developing conscience, reflection, or moral responsibility.
Superstition in the Age of Silicon
Technology has advanced, but superstition persists—revealing that education and modernity do not replace deeply rooted modes of thinking.
Between Lies, War, and Dysfunction
On lies, war, dysfunction, and the collapse of truth and accountability in public life.
Modi’s Failure
On Modi’s leadership, India’s strategic limitations, and the deeper structural weaknesses shaping its geopolitical position.