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Talking tech; debates about regulating technology, privacy laws, piracy, and the pitfalls of AI.
Sacred Stories Deserve Sacred Hands: Why I Rejected an AI-Generated Book Cove
I wanted the cover to reflect the reverence of the story. Timeless Witness: Birth of Hope is rooted in ancient prophecy and biblical truth, written to draw readers closer to the sacred events that changed the world. I wasn't just hiring someone to make a graphic—I was inviting them into something holy. When the designer told me she'd be crafting the cover by hand, I believed her. And for a moment, I was genuinely excited.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Golden Dome: $500 Billion Umbrella to Block Logic and Missiles
America has built bridges to nowhere, roads paved with pork, and now, under President Trump 2.0, it aims skyward with a defense plan that sounds like it was drafted between cheeseburgers and cable reruns: the Golden Dome. Not a Vegas casino. Not a reality TV spinoff. This is Trump’s proposed nationwide missile shield, a glowing forcefield designed to protect the homeland, and his legacy, from falling objects and rising scrutiny.
By The political Rift8 months ago in The Swamp
The Silent Superweapon
Editorial Note: This satirical essay is a speculative exploration of administrative overreach, government efficiency rhetoric, and the unintended consequences of digitized control. Inspired by the spirit of The Twilight Zone, it invites readers to imagine a world where a new bureaucracy becomes the engine of dystopia. It is not a declaration of fact, but a provocative thought experiment. License is taken to use the real life Department of Government Efficiency name as it is current in the public ethos.
By Lanny Newville8 months ago in The Swamp
100 Hours to Save America's Forecasts
Earlier this year, I heard shocking news - the desire to cut funding to climate and weather forecasting and studies in the United States. Even from the mere suggestion that this might occur, I knew it was going to be bad. Weather and Climate Scientists do the work of saving lives in America, telling us when a storm is coming and how soon. With hurricane season on the up-and-coming, I became painfully aware the lives of cutting funding and people from weather data centers and more would do.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
Lightning Protection Solution: Essential for Every Home
As the monsoon season approaches or storm clouds gather on the horizon, many homeowners think about leaky roofs or power outages. But how many consider the direct threat of a lightning strike to their most valuable asset – their home? While often overlooked, a comprehensive lightning protection solution isn't just for commercial buildings or industrial complexes; it's an essential safeguard for every modern home.
By Rasnal Telecom and Security8 months ago in The Swamp
Protecting Your Tech: How a Digital Earthing System Safeguards Electronics
In today's world, our homes are filled with an ever-growing array of electronic devices. From smart TVs and gaming consoles to high-speed routers, computers, and countless smart gadgets, our lives are deeply intertwined with technology. We invest significant money in these devices, relying on them for work, entertainment, communication, and managing our daily lives. But how well are we truly protecting this valuable tech from the unseen forces that can degrade or even destroy it?
By Rasnal Telecom and Security8 months ago in The Swamp
May 28th: How Pakistan’s Nuclear Test Redefined Regional Power Balance
Introduction May 28th stands as a defining date in the history of South Asia, marking Pakistan’s emergence as a nuclear-armed state and fundamentally reshaping the regional power balance. On this day in 1998, Pakistan conducted its first public nuclear weapons test, sending shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape of South Asia and the wider international community. This act was not merely a demonstration of military capability but a bold assertion of strategic autonomy, directly challenging the long-standing nuclear dominance of India. The May 28th nuclear test underscored Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard its national security in a highly volatile regional environment and introduced a new dimension to the Pakistan India nuclear rivalry.
By Shamshair Khan Hasan Zai8 months ago in The Swamp
Digital Earthing: A Modern Approach to Electrical Grounding. AI-Generated.
In any building, from a small home to a large factory, electricity is vital. But electricity, while powerful, also carries risks. That's why earthing, also known as grounding, is so important. Earthing creates a safe path for electricity to go into the ground if there's a problem, protecting people from electric shocks and preventing damage to valuable equipment. For a long time, earthing systems were quite simple, often just a metal rod driven into the earth. But just as our world has become more digital, so too needs a smarter way to manage electrical safety. This is where the digital earthing device comes into play.
By Rasnal Telecom and Security8 months ago in The Swamp
Face Filters and Fake Fame: Is Identity Still Real Online?
By 2025, your face may not be your face. Open Instagram or TikTok, and the chances are that the person smiling back at you is wearing a filter, perhaps simply softened the skin, or perhaps a completely refurbished nose, larger eyes, and a pixel-sculpted jaw line. In a world where beauty is generated algorithmically and validation comes in the form of visions and likes, the line between authenticity and illusion is not just blurry is disappearing.
By Sathish Kumar 8 months ago in The Swamp
