I was born in Calcutta, India, and migrated with my family to Melbourne, Australia, when I was 15 years old. In 2001, I was hired by a technology company in the US to run their global operations. In February this year, my wife and I retired to live in Lisbon, Portugal. I have been in the technology business for over 35 years, and 2 years ago, I decided to go back to my first love, which was writing I have written about 20 articles over the past 3 years, trying to develop my skills and voice.
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Our Finite World versus Our Infinite Appetites
Do we blindly feed our consumption addiction, indifferent to how—or whether—resources can be replenished? Or do we transition from consumer to replenisher, and become responsible stewards, ensuring that what we take today will sustain life tomorrow?
September 24, 2025
