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It seems like everywhere you turn these days, cryptocurrency is in the news. But beyond the price charts and the occasional headline about a new digital coin, there’s another story unfolding – one about influence. I’ve spent my career in the tech world, watching how innovation intersects with policy, and I’m seeing a familiar pattern … Read more
You ever feel like the world is just a bit… loud these days? Like there’s so much information, so many opinions, so many things flying at you online, it’s hard to make sense of it all? Scrolling through social media, reading the news – it often feels like we’re living through something totally unprecedented. And … Read more
It’s troubling to see the latest World Happiness Report, which shows Americans under 30 ranking surprisingly low. This isn’t just a statistic; it points to a deeper societal shift that we need to understand. As someone who’s spent a career in technology, I’ve watched firsthand how rapidly our world has changed. We’re more connected than … Read more
It’s not every day you hear a leader from one of the big AI research labs suggest that they’re all, in a sense, already working together. But that’s exactly what someone from Google DeepMind recently put out there. It got me thinking, as these things often do, about the bigger picture. When we talk about … Read more
I’ve been digging into the security of hardware-encrypted drives, and frankly, the results are concerning. A recent study put 24 different drives compliant with TCG Opal standards through the wringer. These are the drives many of us use to protect sensitive data, and in my world, that includes vital information about crypto investments and emerging … Read more
Have you ever looked at a field of corn and wondered, ‘How does it grow so tall and green?’ As a climate scientist, I find myself thinking about this often, especially when I consider how environmental factors influence all living things, including our food. It’s easy to think that plants just need sun and water, … Read more
It’s fascinating to look at the numbers, isn’t it? Early 2023 saw South Korea’s birth rate tick up by about 7%. That sounds like good news, a little flicker of hope. But here’s the thing, and it’s something I’ve seen play out in different ways throughout history, especially when technology starts changing things in a … Read more
So, have you been following all the AI talk lately? It’s everywhere, right? From ChatGPT helping write emails to algorithms predicting pretty much everything. Some folks are saying it’s going to totally change the world, make us super productive, even usher in an era of abundance. Then, I saw this headline the other day: a … Read more
I’ve been watching AWS closely, especially how their services impact the tech landscape. So, when I saw they’ve introduced a new risk-free account plan with enhanced free credits, I knew I had to break it down. For those of us focused on emerging markets and exploring new trading strategies, especially in the volatile crypto space, … Read more
The Matterhorn. Its iconic pyramid shape piercing the Swiss sky is instantly recognizable. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, this majestic peak offers a stark, visual lesson about our changing climate. As a climate scientist, I often look to the natural world for clear indicators of what’s happening to our planet. Mountains, with their sensitive ecosystems, … Read more