Tag: Technology
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Human History âWill End When Men Become Godsâ
Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli historian and the internationally best-selling author of Sapiens, has a new book out about the future of humanity, called Homo Deus. He recently sat down with The WorldPost at a Berggruen Institute salon in Los Angeles. In the following interview, he discusses the new authority of âdataismâ and godlike powers of science to redesign humanity and create…
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The Age of Cultural Stagnation
Has tech plunged culture into an era devoid of originality and surprise?
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What Keeps the Lights On
If you think the power system must run itself by now, youâre wrong. Behind every nicely toasted bagel is a vast network of generators, transformers, computers, wires â and, yes, people in backrooms sweating to make sure the juice flows exactly where, and when, it needs to go. What could possibly go wrong?
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Pakistanâs mass transit is failing. BusCaro thinks it has the solution
After the failure of Airlift and Swvl, this startup is stepping in to provide an alternative to Pakistanâs unreliable public transport system.
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King of fruits
Ordinary yellow pineapples were once so precious they were rented for display at dinner parties, but centuries of innovation made them commonplace.
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Four reasons to be optimistic about AIâs energy usage
While there are reasons to be concerned about AIâs climate impact, all hope is not lost. Hereâs why.
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Computer Scientists Figure Out How To Prove Lies
An attack on a fundamental proof technique reveals a glaring security issue for blockchains and other digital encryption schemes.
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Shein fights for a cut of Brazilâs $3-billion garment market
After the pandemic pushed Brazilian manufacturers and store owners to digitize their businesses, e-commerce platforms began pulling out all the stops to lure vendors.
