The future of ________
All the ways about how the future can and will be different.
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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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Are gas stations on the decline?
Here’s a very good view from The economics of gas stations: And from the same article, the major contributors for this decline are: Natural gas is getting cheaper and more popular Electric vehicles (EVs) and driverless cars pose a long-term threat to gas sales Real estate in urban areas (NYC, DC, San Francisco, Boston) can be utilized for… Read more
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Are you going to eat cultured meat?
Perhaps, another question you like answered is when you are going to start seeing cultured meat on the store shelves. And what problem is it trying to address, anyway? Cultured meat is supposed to be an alternative to traditional meat that has a high carbon footprint, which contributes to climate change. (Is climate change real?)… Read more
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Is climate change real?
One way or another, you have heard about climate change. But perhaps, you haven’t heard about the stories of people going through changes in the way they live because of the rapid changes in the temperature. Stories are powerful. And here’s a collection of stories from real people who think that climate change is real. Read more
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Are you ready for a world in which your voice is easily cloned?
Putting up our presence online isn’t entirely new. It’s the same thing with people who pretend to be you. But what if you live in a world where anyone, including you, can easily clone your voice? As I was exploring ways to do podcast editing efficiently, I came across Pat Flynn talk about an app… Read more
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