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Why I gave up solving the world’s problems and took up satire instead

By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, I believed words could change the world. I wrote about policy reform, development models, corruption crackdowns and governance frameworks. I thought if I kept…

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Published July 2, 2025 · 5 min read
why i gave up solving the worl

By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam

Once upon a time, I believed words could change the world. I wrote about policy reform, development models, corruption crackdowns and governance frameworks. I thought if I kept at it — data in one hand, righteous rage in the other — I would eventually tip the balance. The world would read, nod solemnly and then proceed to fix itself.

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