The future of ________
All the ways about how the future can and will be different.
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They look like real people
We consume media and allow it to tell us what truth means. But seeing the truth through its lens isn’t as truthful as we hoped. Admit it or not, we Google for almost everything. And in this way, we allow Google to define truth. We have trained ourselves to trust the first result we get from Read more
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Trying out plant-based meat inspired by the Alpha-Gal Crisis, a simulation scenario from the Urgent Optimist
As I played with The Alpha-Gal Crisis, the year 2035, a simulation scenario from the Urgent Optimist, I thought about all the things meat that is a part of my everyday diet. Chicken meat, pork, beef, goat, mollusks, cephalopods, vegetables, and fruits. Hmm… Did I miss anything? Can you account for all the natural foods Read more
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Are you excited about the future of aviation?
Now that borders are easing up, we are starting to look forward going back to our flights and travel. There was even an evening that I felt nostalgic after browsing through the travel photos I had across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia. Ever since airfares became more affordable for the masses, all we could ever Read more
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Mobility is attractive
And people get more comfortable getting outside of their homes too. Perhaps it’s the reason why innovators push for sustainable ways of transportation. Yes, like electric vehicles, for example. And it’s impressive to see early adopters (from 15 years ago) talk in this documentary film about how electric vehicles could change the future of transportation. Read more
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What if you are under constant surveillance?
Surveillance cameras aren’t really new. Unless you are someone with something to hide, you’d even dismiss such technology as mundane and a part of daily life. And what are these surveillance cameras for? From Singapore’s tech-utopia dream is turning into a surveillance state nightmare: “What [technology] will do for people is make our lives a Read more
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The future of poultry farming and the next pandemic
Yes, we’re all asking when will all this end. And it’s even overwhelming to think of another pandemic, should it happen. But since history rhymes, it’s good to pay attention to the signals and current trends so that the future won’t catch us off guard. And if you’re a fan of eating chicken, then it’s Read more
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The future of office space
It’s been a year since I said goodbye to the office. But, perhaps, you did too. Not all of us had this flexibility to work from home, but to some of us who do (and enjoyed this new setup), we hope to have it linger and, eventually, stay for good. From Many people don’t want Read more
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