This is the story of Vladimir Putin. A man who is notorious for his brutal dictatorship and ruthless personality. Putin’s childhood Putin’s story begins in 1952 when he was born in St. Petersburg. He grew up in a modest family with his mother who was a factory worker and his father a former naval conscript. Putin’s childhood was one of hardship. He lived in rat-infested … Continue reading The Story of Vladimir Putin
In a new age of technology and innovation, Amazon’s robot empire is taking over the world of e-commerce, one package at a time! With over 520,000 drive units it is a force to be reckoned with. The Kiva First off, Amazon’s venture into robotics started in 2012 when it purchased the company Kiva for a whopping $775 million. This granted a foothold in this new … Continue reading Amazon’s Robot Empire
From mind-reading headsets to shape shifting robots. In this video, I will be covering 3 of the craziest technologies that exist today. So without further ado, let’s jump right in. 1. Mind-Reading headsets First off we have mind-reading headsets. Essentially, they are a type of wearable technology that can allow you to communicate with computers without even uttering a word. This is the promise of … Continue reading 3 Emerging Technologies That Will Change Our World
This is the story of Kim Jong-un. A man who is notorious for his brutal dictatorship and ruthless personality. The origin story Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of North Korea, was born into one of the world’s most enigmatic and infamous dynasties on January 8, 1984. Although surprisingly it is widely believed by South Korean intelligence services that his actual birthday is a year prior … Continue reading The Story of Kim Jong-Un
In a world where technology has become intertwined with every aspect of our lives, the concept of a “social credit system” may seem like a natural evolution of the digital age. However, as shown in China it is quickly becoming clear that it is not a step forward for society, but rather a step towards a dystopian future. The Chinese government introduced the social credit … Continue reading China’s Social Credit System: A Dystopian Reality
In the world of cybersecurity, few names strike as much fear and awe as the Lazarus Group. This elusive hacking collective is widely considered to be one of the most sophisticated, persistent, and dangerous organizations in the world. The origin story The origins of the Lazarus Group are shrouded in mystery, but it is widely believed that the group is based in North Korea and … Continue reading The Story of The Lazarus Hacker Group
Russia has long been known for its extensive and sophisticated surveillance state. The country’s intelligence agencies have been monitoring its citizens for decades, but in recent years, the surveillance state has grown even more powerful. First off, let’s get this straight. The internet is almost completely controlled and monitored by the government. Since 1995 they have implemented the SORM system that allows the federal security … Continue reading Russia’s Surveillance State
From anti-tank dogs to balloon bombs. In this article, I will be covering 3 bizarre world war 2 weapons. So without further ado, let’s jump right in. 1. Fu-Go balloon bomb First off, we have the Fu-Go balloon bomb. Simply put, it was an incendiary balloon that was considered to be the first intercontinental weapon. Launched by Japan in 1944 this bomb was comprised of … Continue reading 3 Bizarre World War 2 Weapons
Welcome to the story of Ross Ulbricht, a man who went from a college student exploring libertarianism to the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road. So without further ado, let’s jump right in. Ross’s story began on March 27, 1984. Growing up in Austin Texas he had a surprisingly normal upbringing. He was a boy scout growing up and was described as being a compassionate … Continue reading Ross Ulbricht: The Man Behind Silk Road
This is the story of a computer virus that caused over 8 billion dollars in damages, infected over 50 million computers worldwide, and even caused the CIA to shut down its email services. Join me as we investigate the ILOVEYOU virus. What was the ILOVEYOU virus? The ILOVEYOU virus, also known as the Love Bug or LoveLetter, was a computer worm that spread rapidly through … Continue reading The World’s Worst Computer Virus (ILOVEYOU)
