James Marinero
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I live on a boat and write as I sail slowly around the world. Follow me for a varied story diet: true stories, humor, tech, AI, travel, geopolitics and more. I also write techno thrillers, with six to my name. More of my stories on Medium
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Ukraine: China Harnesses ex-Soviet Central Asia in Bid to Resolve Crisis and...?
If there’s a political vacuum then power will fill it. In a deft diplomatic flanking move, China is strengthening its ties with former Soviet Central Asian republics Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
Mystery of Maya 819 Day Calendar Finally Decoded
If you are an inveterate clock-watcher or diary maniac, then this story might be of interest. I used to be ‘clinically obsessed with time’ according to my sister, but now I’m a bit more relaxed as I live on a boat and don’t usually know what day it is.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism
Thought Experiments are not Dead, I think
Thought experiments are mental exercises that allow individuals to explore hypothetical scenarios and test their intuitions and beliefs about the world. They have been used for centuries by philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers to gain insights into various fields of study, from physics and mathematics to ethics and metaphysics.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism
Do we Really Need Terahertz Cellphones and Holograms?
Do We Need 6G Cellphones, Terahertz Tech and Wireless Backhaul? Tinfoil time? Yes, it's really very geeky. The world of wireless communication is evolving at a rapid pace, and as we move towards an even more connected future (God forbid!), the demand for faster, more reliable, and more efficient communication technologies continues to grow.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism
War Films: 5 That Point Up Its Madness
As Walter Cronkite reputedly said 'War is a form of madness'. This is my choice of films that I consider to be the most illuminating about the madness and realities of war together with its consequences for the people who have to do the actual fighting and dying - or be closely involved.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Geeks
They Shoot Horses Don't They?
We were locked down in New Zealand on our boat during Covid. And to fill in the time we travelled mainly on land to both ends of this fantastic country. We'd done thousands of miles sailing there from Europe and sailing offshore in New Zealand in the winter is not for the faint-hearted.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Wander
The Kulbit Manoeuvre
If you love planes, as I do, then you might find this story interesting. It was over ten years ago when I was researching a NATO/China aerial battle set in my novel ‘Gate of Tears’ that I first heard of the Kulbit. The ding-dong was then set in the future and involved UK F35s against Chinese J20s over the Red Sea (the aerial battle scenes in my book were vetted by an ex-Harrier pilot).
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism
