Should we commemorate September 11?
What are the pros and cons of commemorating September 11? What would such anniversary celebrations do for our society? How would the new generation interpret this...
Smart bombs and smart weapons
Weapons are only effective if the enemy cannot detect it. The element of surprise is vital in warfare. In the absence of surprise, we resort to deception. Jonar...
Using technology for nuclear testing
How practical is it to conduct nuclear tests within a computer program, as opposed live testing underground? Would you feel confident flying in a plane that had...
Microwave bombs to cut TV stations
Information is the most critical tool in war. If the information is disrupted, the battle is at risk. Jonar speaks about the technology behind the microwave bomb...
Domestic spying: anyone can do it
With small, affordable gadgets, anyone can spy on you. Do you know who is monitoring your every move? Can you be tracked by your mobile phone? The same technology...
Cyber terrorism is the new threat
Not everyone has access to weapons, yet it does not take much to bring a city to its knees by attacking its computer and telecommunications networks. Such cyber...
New laws that catapult us backwards
We poke fun at countries whose laws are like those of the dark ages. Yet, under the pretence of national security, we strip away the freedoms that have taken centuries...
How safe is the Anti-Terror Bill?
Beware the law that is drafted in the guide of another incident. September 11 was a gift to the law-makers. Australia was at the forefront of civilisations, yet...
Osama Bin Laden and the CIA
Big Brother is alive and well. So why can’t they catch Osama Bin Laden? Or could it be that they do not want to locate him? Or does it matter whether he...
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