About

I’m a British author and commentator writing about culture, economics, politics, and the pressures shaping Gen Z.

About Me

Hey! I'm Samiksha — an author, commentator, and host of Samiksha’s State of the Debate. I write about culture, economics, politics, and free speech, with a focus on what it’s actually like trying to navigate life as a young person right now.

I don’t like tiptoeing around tough subjects or just repeating whatever the safe, pre-approved opinion is... I’d rather just say what I think and have an honest conversation.

Where It Started

I’ve been obsessed with writing for as long as I can remember. My debut novel Legal Crime started when I was literally scribbling ideas cross-legged on the bathroom floor because it was the quietest spot in the house. What began as a short tale about a runaway girl grew with me through the years. By the time I was eleven/twelve, it had become a full YA contemporary thriller about to be published by The Conrad Press.

The book follows sixteen-year-old aspiring singer Fiona Watson, who runs away from her seemingly perfect family only to crash into the real world: peer pressure, family secrets, grief, drugs, underage drinking, and the kind of bad decisions that feel illegal even when they’re not.

I wrote it in a diary-style with flashbacks because that’s how life felt — really confusing, pretty non-linear, and full of contradictions. The title came from an English class on oxymorons. That early experience taught me something simple but important: age is no excuse not to share your work with the world. I still hope it encourages other kids and teens to pick up a pen (or laptop) and start something real.

Age isn’t a barrier to creating something real.

University & Free Speech

I’m currently studying History, Politics & Economics at UCL. Between lectures on Marxism, post‑colonialism, and the usual campus orthodoxy, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly debate can shut down when people are scared to say the “wrong” thing.

In 2026, I revived and became President of the UCL Libertarian Society — a space built around three principles: free speech, free minds, and free markets. When I hosted a free‑speech event featuring a gender‑critical speaker, the backlash was immediate. It was rough, but it clarified something important: the cost of speaking honestly is high, but the cost of silence is worse.

What I Write About

My work focuses on the issues shaping young people’s lives.

Free Speech & Open Debate

The culture of self‑censorship, campus orthodoxy, and the future of intellectual freedom.

Youth Economics

Work, opportunity, the graduate tax, and the policies shaping young people’s futures.

Modern Progressivism

The contradictions, pressures, and ideological trends influencing Gen Z identity.

Biological Reality & Women’s Rights

Sex‑based rights, single‑sex spaces, and the debates reshaping gender politics.

Fertility, Family Policy & Pro‑Life Ethics

The fertility crisis, the value of human life, abortion debates, and the cultural and economic stakes of a society that treats life as disposable.

Culture & National Identity

Cultural cohesion, tradition, belonging, and the narratives that bind societies.

Gen Z & Technology

The decline of reading, AI‑driven attention collapse, and digital‑age literacy.

Politics vs Reality

The widening gap between political rhetoric and lived experience.

I’m a classical liberal. My views are simple: I’m pro‑liberty, pro‑nation, pro‑truth, and sceptical of any government that thinks it knows best.

State of the Debate

In 2025, I launched Samiksha’s State of the Debate — my Substack, YouTube series, and community dedicated to honest discussion. It’s where I publish articles, exclusive deep dives, behind‑the‑scenes analysis, and reader‑requested topics.

It’s a space for people who are tired of being told what they’re allowed to think.

My Work Elsewhere

I’ve written commentary for national and international outlets and appeared on broadcast media discussing free speech, youth economics, and campus culture. I’m also a Young Voices UK contributor.

If you’d like to explore my articles, interviews, and media appearances, you can find them on the External Commentary page.

“The price of freedom is the loss of belonging and popularity. As long as the alternative is a moral wasteland of conformity and fear, that's a price I'm willing to pay.”