Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan

Energy Shift

Countries was energy sovereignty. With renewables and nuclear, the challenge is not having the energy but storing it.

Jul 20 • Vivek Srinivasan

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Mayday

How did this day become associated with distress?

Jul 17 • Vivek Srinivasan

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Labour Vs Capital

When a debate rages, if it can be settled using one the very thing against which people are debating, what happens?

Jul 13 • Vivek Srinivasan

Petro State India

India used to an agri state, that agriculture is now directed towards producing fuel.

Jul 10 • Vivek Srinivasan

June 2026

AI Economics

Why is AI faced with economics that do not seem to work?

Jun 4 • Vivek Srinivasan

May 2026

Government Websites

Why do they all suck?

May 18 • Vivek Srinivasan

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Hat-trick

What has taking wickets got to do with the hat?

May 11 • Vivek Srinivasan

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Evaporation of Hope

How the tribals of India have not only been dispossessed of their lands but also their hope

May 4 • Vivek Srinivasan

April 2026

Graham Crackers

How did this biscuit get its name?

Apr 27 • Vivek Srinivasan

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Barbecue

When the Spanish arrived in the Caribbean islands, the natives used to cook their meat in two ways: either directly over fire, or they would create a…

Apr 17 • Vivek Srinivasan

Politics without Politicians

by Helene Landemore

Apr 3 • Vivek Srinivasan

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March 2026

End Times

Book by Peter Turchin

Mar 23 • Vivek Srinivasan