Temu, a Chinese online vendor that has rapidly gained global popularity, offers an extensive variety of goods at almost unbelievably low prices. From clothing and jewelry to electronics and home appliances, its catalog rivals industry giants like Amazon, while...
One does not often come across critiques of Buddhism. Its more philosophical nature, emphasis on compassion, meditation, and harmony, and lack of any theological rivalry with the major monotheistic faiths have combined to allow Buddhism to mostly develop along its...
Like many people these days, I have been playing and working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and have been absolutely amazed at what it can do, particularly in connection with what I spend much of my days doing – thinking, researching, and writing. Earlier versions...
When we think about threats to the continued survival of humanity, causes like nuclear war, environmental degradation, or an AI gone berserk come to mind. But inadequate attention is given to a more insidious threat to mankind, and that is the deterioration of what I...
There is no shortage of experts offering advice on how to have good sex. Although I don’t think of myself as an expert on sex, I do have some experience with it and thought that I would add my voice to the conversation about it by adding a few unconventional...
Prometheus Speaks does not usually make a point of critiquing other authors. However, a recent article in The Atlantic by the author Arthur Brooks bothered me very much, so much so that I felt the need to address some of the points made in it. I also saw it as an...
