I’ve invariably thought of myself as a pragmatic futurist, often enthusiastic about what the future holds for humanity as a species, as we gradually transition into a Type I civilisation in the Kardaschev Scale and beyond. Yes, I am fully aware of the fact that nothing lives forever. The second
Author: Aakash Agarwal
Experienced Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Strong research professional with an ongoing PGP focused on Economics from Doon University, India.
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