AI is not knocking politely. It’s barging in, rearranging the furniture, and eating your job for breakfast. The Great Displacement is here, not as a gentle evolution but a full-blown identity crisis. If we are not careful, we will trade our humanity for efficiency and call it progress.
The Russian Revolution wasn’t the people’s victory—it was a takeover by the ruthless few. Lenin didn’t lead a nation into communism; he seized power in a fractured empire where exhaustion, war, and desperation made resistance impossible. The illusion of choice defined 1917, just as it shapes political upheavals today.
The American Dream—once defined by stable jobs, economic security, and the promise of prosperity—has become increasingly out of reach for many. Over the past few decades, the U.S. has seen a stark decline in manufacturing jobs, with over 5 million lost since the turn of the millennium. Imports now make up more than 60% of... Continue Reading →
Vietnam has transitioned from centuries of foreign domination and war to become a vibrant economy in Southeast Asia, with GDP growth of nearly 400% from 2000 to 2024. Urban centers like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are modernizing, supported by returning expatriates and global businesses. Challenges remain in governance, sustainability, and workforce development.
Notes Beyond the Map 