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Explanations Are Forever

Two Taxi Drivers, One Space Agency, and the Only Case for Fundamental Science.

Dec 7, 2025 • Venkatesh V Ranjan

The Crossing of Thresholds

The Crossing of Thresholds.

Nov 6, 2025 • Venkatesh V Ranjan

An Uncatalogued Asteroid Could Kill Hundreds of Thousands Tomorrow. Why Aren’t We Prepared?

What will it cost to do something about it right now?

Sep 29, 2025 • Venkatesh V Ranjan

The Harm in Hate Speech Laws

Why “group libel” cannot justify a hate speech exception to the First Amendment.

Sep 11, 2025 • Venkatesh V Ranjan

What is the largest asteroid humans can deflect with current technology and a six-month timeframe?

A back-of-envelope analysis of an existential hazard.

Aug 28, 2025 • Venkatesh V Ranjan

WYSR : Why You Should Read

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