The future of ________
All the ways about how the future can and will be different.
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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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Off-the-shelf renewable energy
Looking around my neighborhood, solar lights have become more common. During my first visit to Perth, Australia, most houses had solar panels installed on their roofs. It was actually my first time to see so many solar panels in one area. Two years after, I began to see smaller versions in my hometown in the Read more
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Getting off the clock
If you are reading this now, you are probably trudging down the default path your parents or society has imposed since you were young. And what is that default path? We work for that paycheck, live for the weekend, and spend our money trying to soothe all the stress of it all. Work Optional: Retire Read more
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The future of the outdoor industry
The pandemic may have limited most of us to spend our time inside of confined spaces but it also opened doors for more mobility. With the increased vaccination rollout, people are becoming more comfortable getting out of their homes, especially those who already own or have the capacity to own private vehicles. I have also Read more