Composite The word composite stems from the Latin word compositus, which means “to put together” (“Etymology of Composite”). The word composite is a composite itself; the prefix “com” means “together,” while posit means “to place.” In this sense, composite’s definition encompasses its surface-level function: the assembly of parts to create a cohesive whole. Galton and…

In the stone age, a man with a club was more powerful than a man without a club. Yet, in the contemporary age, this distinction is not as clear-cut. Modern day military power, though still partly dependent on advanced technology, is largely governed by its employment rather than its possession. With this, we can identify…

A state’s success in the realm of science and technology is largely contingent on its degree of government intervention. More specifically, a country’s allocation of S&T sectors between its federal and free market structures can either foster or inhibit statewide innovation. Still, there is no “correct” degree of allocation; rather, every state exists within conditions…

In 2016, the U.S. and several other world powers reached an agreement with Iran over its controversial nuclear program. The deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), removed $100 billion worth of sanctions from Iran in exchange for its commitment to decreased uranium production and quarterly inspections of its nuclear facilities. In…

Central Bank Independence: Benefits & Risks A state’s central bank exerts a large sphere of influence within its domestic and international markets. It is therefore important to examine the degree of independence that central banks hold, alongside the associated benefits and risks. A fully independent central bank possesses three characteristics: complete freedom to decide which…

Thesis: Aerotrax Technologies Inc. is a software startup that focuses on the digital tracing of aircraft parts throughout their life cycles. Aerotrax’s network utilizes the blockchain to store essential part data, namely assets, contracts, and identities.  Founding Story: Aerotrax was founded by David Bettenhausen and Phong Dang. Bettenhausen spent time in infrastructure design and systems…

It’s no secret that Wall Street is home to exorbitant sums of money. Its coastal location allows traders to participate in Asian and European timezones, all while situated just a few feet from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley are just a few of NYC’s brand-name banks that…

The French Revolution was a years-long conflict characterized by absolute monarchical rule. This party sought to stifle the notion of freedom through the ignorance of political representation, steep taxes, and widespread poverty. These conditions gave rise to passion-filled ideas of freedom that could be accomplished through societal reconstruction. Rousseau’s The Social Contract was an influential…

A series of parts constitute a whole – this is traditionally a sound argument that can be explained through simple logic. Yet, Plato takes this concept a step further by expounding on the three parts of justice and how they interact on different scales to define its virtue. He creates the hypothetical city of Kallipolis…

Founding Story Cradlewise was founded in 2018 by Radhika and Bharath Patil. The husband and wife team attended the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), where they studied electronics and systems design. Armed with inventive mindsets, the co-founders went on to create tech for drones, robots, and smartphones for Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.  Yet, their most…