About Avi Perera
Avi is an international relations and artificial intelligence researcher with expertise in science, technology and global policy. Member of the University of Cambridge, Avi’s knowledge spans key areas such as AI policy, international law, and the intersection of technology with global affairs. He has contributed to several conferences and research projects, including collaborating with the United Nations for the inaugural UNIDIR conference on AI, Security and Ethics.
Avi is passionate about exploring new cultures and technological advancements, sharing his insights through detailed articles, reviews, and research. His content helps readers stay informed, make smarter decisions, and find inspiration for their own journeys.
A passionate traveller, writer, and cultural explorer with roots in London, UK. His journey has taken him to many different countries around the world (over 40 and counting!), where he has immersed himself in diverse cultures, tasted incredible cuisines, and met inspiring people from all walks of life.
From a young age, he was captivated by the stories that different places and people hold. This curiosity drove him to pursue a life of exploration and storytelling. With a background in language expertise and cross-cultural communication, he has spent years helping others bridge gaps and find their voice in a rapidly globalising world.
This website is a space where he share adventures, insights, and tips on navigating the world with curiosity and an open heart. Whether you’re an experienced academic, traveller or someone just starting to explore, his goal is to inspire you to see the world through a new lens and create your own unforgettable experiences.
Beyond exploring, he’s committed to making AI safer for marginalised communities, promoting anti-racism and fostering understanding across cultures. He believe that travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about connecting with people, challenging preconceptions, and growing as individuals.
Join me on this journey, and let’s discover the world together, one story at a time.
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Surviving the Antigravity 2.0 Update: How Google Broke My Workflow (And How to Fix It)
I was right in the middle of a serious coding session when, without warning, my entire development environment was hijacked. My familiar code editor, file tree, and integrated terminal vanished,…
The Illusion of Affordability: Why We Are Rich in Distractions and Poor in Sovereignty
An unvarnished analysis of price divergence over the last 20 years based on Mark J. Perry’s Chart of the Century. Explore why critical services skyrocket while tech plummets.
IDF SMASH 2000
SMASH 2000: Technical Dossier & Legal Analysis Lead Paragraph: The SMASH 2000 is a “smart” fire control system developed by Smart Shooter, designed to be mounted on standard infantry rifles…
Clearview AI
Clearview AI: Technical Dossier & Legal Analysis Lead Paragraph: Clearview AI is a facial recognition platform built upon an unprecedented database of billions of non-consensually scraped images from the public…
PredPol (Geolitica)
PredPol (Geolitica): Technical Dossier & Legal Analysis Lead Paragraph: PredPol (recently rebranded as Geolitica before ceasing operations) was a predictive policing algorithm designed to forecast the time and location of…
Palantir Project Maven
Project Maven: Technical Dossier & Legal Analysis Lead Paragraph: Project Maven, formally known as the Algorithmic Warfare Cross-Functional Team, is a flagship U.S. Department of Defense initiative that leverages artificial…
MQ-28 Ghost Bat
MQ-28 Ghost Bat: Technical Dossier & Legal Analysis Lead Paragraph: The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an autonomous Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) developed by Boeing Australia, designed to act as…
The Global Shell Game: What “Meaningful Human Control” Actually Means—and Why No One Agrees
The battle for the future of global security is currently being waged over a single phrase: “meaningful human control”. Explore how lexical fissures and strategic ambiguity are shaping the lethal autonomous weapons debate.
The Consensus Trap: How Five Nations Quietly Derailed the Global Ban on Killer Robots
For over a decade, the international community has tried to regulate Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Explore how a small coalition has weaponized the UN consensus rule to block a global ban on killer robots, shifting power from human judgment to AI code.
The Algorithmic Battlefield: 5 Takeaways from the Silent Revolution in Warfare
As military powers integrate systems like Palantir and Project Nimbus into a “Digital Targeting Web,” human control over lethal force is vanishing. Explore 5 critical takeaways on how proprietary algorithms are dissolving the rules of modern warfare and challenging international law.
