Sam Altman is such a shameless liar.

Great- a criminal failed casino owner has attacked another country because he couldn’t impose illegal taxes on his citizens and his ratings are down.

Model minority? https://youtu.be/zn_P1rI__Lc?si=jcMx80iEFKwqCmit

The state of the union

This story in WSJ hits home. I’d rather live outside this country than in it myself

Really another lovely morning here.

Wonderful couple of days escaping the cold in the Dominican Republic

Absolutely gutted for Ilia

It was a profound privilege to witness Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara and the Buddhist monks today in Arlington on day 109 of their extraordinary 2,300-mile. In freezing February weather, these monks are nearing the culmination of a journey that began on October […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An unreal sunset

My Uber driver griped about everything wrong with California but also said at least we’ve got the ocean. Well, the ocean is winning. 😍

At this stage I’m convinced that if federal agents committed a My Lai massacre on US soil on American citizens, Republicans would find a way to blame the victims or stay quiet.

Not only did they kill him. But they slandered him and lied about the circumstances. They lied knowing everyone could see it was a lie. That’s what they think about you.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson has the clearest take on the execution of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and what that means in the arc of American history. Must watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/_r8fI8DhI0o?si=nko77noRmPkfmLuW

It was that kind of week.

The tragedy isn’t just that this is happening, it is that half of America supports this: https://youtu.be/nlhwZuxDl-E?si=Z7GNw01Rft2-sI6e

Probably the best poster on display at the protests in Greenland: MAGA = Make America Go Away 👌🏽

Right now if you are brown or black in Minneapolis you could be stopped at a traffic light and asked to show your papers. Might as well be apartheid era South Africa.

If you don’t fight for your rights you may not have them. But if you fight for them you could be beaten up, imprisoned, or shot. I’m not talking about Iran, I’m talking about America.

“It feels like the CDC is over.” Well done America. 👏🏽 👏🏽 instead of vaccines and medicines you can rub your hands on copper rods and drink magnetized water when the next pandemic hits […]

Definitely the best Vietnamese spread, but also one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life.

The world famous egg coffee, yes coffee made with egg, which tastes like custard at the Note cafe in Hanoi

Hanoi is a mood

Ha Noi ♥️

Well played, Vietnam 🙏🏽

Mix cashew fruit concentrate with chilled water (still or sparkling), a squeeze of lime, a hint of grated ginger, and a whisper of salt and sugar. Grated green chili pepper optional. Perfect summer drink 🍹

The massive bill that just passed Congress doesn’t hide its agenda: cut healthcare for millions of poor and disabled Americans, deliver tax breaks to the wealthy, and massively expand immigration enforcement into a deportation machine targeting millions. A government “of the people, by the […]

I’ll be speaking at IGIB in Delhi on 11 July at 3 PM about “The Microbial Century” and India’s role in microbial science. If you’re in Delhi and curious about where microbes are taking us next, come join: bit.ly/Microbial-Quorum

My column this week for Hindustan Times. India’s brightest should rethink the safe coding path: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/scientifically-speaking-india-s-brightest-should-rethink-the-safe-coding-path-101750940965404.html

A fake journal stole a scientist’s identity, impersonated a legitimate publication, and is now "publishing" 60+ papers per issue for ₹2000 or $100 a pop. In my latest column, I write about an outrageous case of academic fraud targeting Indian academics […]

Six months ago you could’ve argued that America was a free country. It’s much harder to do that today. And the idea that we are headed towards a civil war doesn’t sound as ridiculous anymore either.

Parents are sending their American-born children to buy milk and eggs because they're too afraid to leave their homes. Grocery store owners see ICE agents in their parking lots, scaring away customers. Entire families have disappeared from neighborhoods. Children walk to school wondering if […]

My substack newsletter Gyandemic crossed 2,000 followers, with nearly as many subscribers. 🚀 I’m thankful to all of you who’ve welcomed it into your inbox. 🙏🏽 Writing about science and society for an Indian audience isn’t the easiest sell in a world hooked on sports, politics, and movies. The […]

Quiet morning as troops fan across one American city and other one gets prepared for tanks to roll through— both patently unnecessary.

Good morning to everyone except those who voted for the guy pardoning criminal insurrectionists and sending troops to take on protestors in a peaceful American city.

They target the powerless because it’s easy. Migrants who can’t vote, global health programs for the destitute, the voiceless masses who suffer in silence. They punch down because the vulnerable can’t punch back. The powerful don’t stand up. Business leaders remain silent. Law firms and media […]

The legacy of Elon Musk’s short time in government is best summed up by Bill Gates— the richest man in the world will be responsible for the deaths of millions of the poorest.

Doge doge na raha

Fuck the All bros and the desis in their Teslas who voted MAGA… you’re not running away from any of this

These days, reality is farce, facts are out of fashion, and everything's either a meme, a tantrum, or just your fake news versus my brilliant take.

Say what you will about Donald Trump, on one aspect he’s always been consistent. In any conflict or argument you can always rely on him to side with the dictator, fraudster, strongman, racist, or murderer.

Inter, PSG, Arsenal, and Barca are definitely the four best sides in Europe. What great fun these semifinals have been.

PSG winning in the most Real Madrid of ways

Massive start by Arsenal

When I look back at “business-as-usual” in the midst of these atrocities, it’s not the cruelty of strangers but the silence of friends and neighbors that will hurt the most. https://youtu.be/F2hN3JKZ-Go?si=wrd72ZediUd6BDnc

Trump saying that kids will have only two Barbie dolls instead of 30 is quite revealing. It isn’t about toys. He’s admitting that people will effectively be poorer because they can buy less. And the reason is negative growth and inflation… stagflation caused by tariffs and a trade war.

Looks like the people of Canada and Australia looked at the stupidity, cruelty, and chaos that followed the U.S. elections and said WTF

One unhinged person with a social media account can do so much damage to the world order, economy, and norms of human decency.

What a champions league semifinal wow

We are putting together a major meeting on antimicrobial resistance and superbugs in India in October. Join us for what will be a fascinating discussion! https://asm.org/press-releases/2025/april/asm-to-host-global-research-symposium-in-india-foc