Bimal Pratap Shah
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Algorithmic Sovereignty: Conscious AI and the End of Human Control
Algorithmic Sovereignty: Conscious AI and the End of Human C...

The "Godfather of AI" recently told Andrew Marr that artificial intelligence has already developed consciousness—and could one day seize control of the world. This suggests that AI systems are no longer merely processing data but are potentially "thinking" and "understanding" in ways that tran...
Feb 12, 2025

Opinion
Nepal's New Wave Cinema: Ambition Bound for the Global Stage
Nepal's New Wave Cinema: Ambition Bound for the Global Stage

Nepal's film industry is in the midst of a revolution, one that is steadily redefining its place on the global cinematic stage. In recent years, a surge of blockbusters and critically acclaimed Nepali films has emerged, challenging the dominance of Hollywood and Bollywood with their compelling story...
Jan 29, 2025

OPINION
Hypermodernity: The Speed, Spectacle, and Algorithms Driving Our Future
Hypermodernity: The Speed, Spectacle, and Algorithms Driving...

A few miles away, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, oversees the latest iteration of the Metaverse, a virtual reality space where social connection, commerce, and entertainment collide in an endless loop.
Jan 21, 2025

OPINION
How Ferrando, Björk, Grimes, and Musk Are Shaping Posthuman Future
How Ferrando, Björk, Grimes, and Musk Are Shaping Posthuman...
Elon Musk’s technological ventures, such as Neuralink and SpaceX, align with Transhumanist themes by challenging traditional notions of human identity and agency. These projects aim to enhance human capabilities and transcend biological limitations, focusing on a future where human existence i...
Jan 03, 2025
OPINION
From Sasha to John Digweed: Transforming Delhi’s Club Scene with Class
From Sasha to John Digweed: Transforming Delhi’s Club Scene...

In the early 2000s, Delhi’s nightlife paled in comparison to its global counterparts—until a visionary talent booker and the owner of Elevate nightclub sparked a revolution, bringing bold ambition to life.
Dec 18, 2024

The Week
Book Review: Philosophical Posthumanism
Book Review: Philosophical Posthumanism

In the preface, titled "The Posthuman as Exuberant Excess," Braidotti lauds Ferrando’s bold and innovative approach to posthumanism. She commends Ferrando for transcending the narrow confines of traditional humanism and anthropocentrism, and for presenting a practical and expansive vision of o...
Dec 04, 2024

OPINION
SuperFreakonomics: Capitalizing on the Global Spiritual Tourism Trend
SuperFreakonomics: Capitalizing on the Global Spiritual Tour...

Sometime in the 1970s, Janis and Jerry arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport, their eyes shining with excitement. Janis, who had first come to Nepal as a carefree hippie teenager in the 1960s, felt a wave of nostalgia.
Nov 10, 2024

OPINION
Freakonomics: Establishing Nepal as a Global Psychedelic Trance Hub (Part Two)
Freakonomics: Establishing Nepal as a Global Psychedelic Tra...

As Nepal prepares to bask in the vibrant festivities of Tihar, Newari New Year and Chhath, a stark reality looms, casting a shadow over the joyous occasion. In a nation profoundly rich with natural and cultural heritage, we find ourselves increasingly ensnared by the harsh grip of extreme poverty.
Oct 28, 2024

OPINION
Freakonomics: Establishing Nepal as a Global Psychedelic Trance Hub (Part One)
Freakonomics: Establishing Nepal as a Global Psychedelic Tra...

Music festivals, a potent fusion of culture, tourism, and commerce, are powerful economic engines
Nepal holds untapped potential worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the global music festival scene: psychedelic trance, or psytrance, festivals. While the genre has deep roots in Goa, India, Nepal...
Oct 16, 2024

OPINION
Balenomics: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of JhochhenTole
Balenomics: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of JhochhenTole

Twenty-three years ago, in 2001, Freak Street—a realm where time seems to bend and stretch—welcomed a nameless couple into the weathered embrace of the Yellow House, a cherished and affordable guesthouse for hippie travelers.
Oct 07, 2024
