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Tariffs, Trump, and Other Things That Start With T – They’re Not The Problem, It’s How We Use Them
Let’s be honest: talking about tariffs is about as sexy as discussing different types of dental floss. But…
Apple Intelligence – Innovation Enabling Mediocrity?
This is the first ad I saw about Apple Intelligence… …and it is a shame. It is an…
A Uniquely American Democracy Is The Winner
Win or lose, American voters can take solace in the fact that democracy won. In an era where…
The US Elections Is The World’s Most Undemocratic
The world continues to hold its breath as the United States’ voters prepare for the crucial 2024 Presidential…
This AI Was Not Our AI Dream.
So the idea was/is … To generate a ton of good enough and mediocre stuffs and potentially misused…
What’s Next (Maybe) For Generative AI, Foundation Models, Large Language Models, et al. v0.1.
The trajectory beyond Large Language Models (LLMs) involves advancements across technical, engineering, infrastructure, and global market dimensions. Looking…
Love Him or Hate Him, Trump’s Unavoidable and Dangerous Appeal Persists Towards 2024
In the tumultuous panorama of American politics, Donald J. Trump stands as a figure who, regardless of where…
Goodbye, 2023! Why 2024 Could Be the Plot Twist We’ve Been Waiting For
As we wave a cheerful goodbye to the rollercoaster of a year that was 2023 and tiptoe gingerly…
OpEd: The Calculated Dance of Immigration in the UK
In recent times, the discourse around immigration in the UK, particularly in response to the government’s migrant plans,…
The Elusive Quest For Lasting Peace – Reflections on Remembrance Day
Another November 11th is upon us, bringing with it familiar rituals that exalt peace while honouring the fallen.…
An Orchestrated Charade. The Chilling Awareness Behind Political Deceit.
In the vast halls of our collective conscience, a truth reverberates, unspoken yet glaringly present. He stands there,…
Unveiling a Legacy of Deceit: HS2 and the Irreversible Peril of Corrupt Governance
Our collective journey toward a cohesive, future-forward nation has been critically undermined with the abrupt halt of the…
Lahaina Wildfires – Here’s How You Can Help
Devastating wildfires raged across Maui, Hawaii, burning out of control amid strong winds from Hurricane Dora. The fast-spreading…
The Last Bastion Of Innovation In The UK, Is Not In The UK
The United Kingdom, upon a study an inch deep into innovations, technology, and science in the last few…
The Art Of Creative Problem Solving With Design Thinking
Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation and problem-solving that anyone can learn. By following the key…
The Machine(s) Has/Have Truly Won.
I just realised that the tables have really turned. The machine(s) has/have won. ( There is a reason…
Overcome Laziness With These 7 Japanese Productivity Hacks
In a world chock-full of diversions and ever-mounting demands, conquering laziness can be a right challenge. But you…
Empire’s Echoes. Unravelling The Gordian Knot Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
Here we are, standing at the mouth of a century-long vortex, peering into the chaos and complexities of…
Balancing Act. Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Persistent Industrial Action.
Industrial actions, such as strikes, are a form of protest employed by workers and trade unions to voice…
From Suffering To Uprising. The Inevitability Of Violent Protests In Societies We Are Creating.
In trying to comprehend the turmoil and passion that fuels such violent protests, we have to consider the…
British Ingenuity. The Best Of Blighty’s Brainwaves.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather around! Allow us to whisk you away on a fantastical flight…
Embracing The Human Spirit In The Age Of AI. A Broader Perspective On Opportunities, Challenges, And Safety.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), it is essential to question and critically evaluate the…
The Rise of the East, The West’s Eclipse. A Dance as Old as Time.
The narrative of a world order undergoing seismic shifts is echoing loudly across the globe. Headlines are dominated…
We Deserve Better Politicians! Then. Now. Ever. We Are Fools To Still Believe.
Not a Boron or a Pro-Boris. Not a Tory Freak. Not a Labour Fencesitter. Not Lib-Dem. Not a…
Join the Movement: Provide Clean Water and Transform Lives
Imagine waking up every day without clean water. No refreshing glass to quench your thirst, no hygienic facilities…
Leave, This “United” “Kingdom”, This “Great” “Britain”
“Not”. “Not”. “Not”. “Not”. The path to solving immigration, for any country if it is indeed a problem,…
G7 2023: The Real Threat To The World Order Is Hypocrisy.
When assessing people’s achievements or situations, it’s crucial to consider the unique challenges they’ve faced. This could be…
London & UK Is The Best For International Students! You Have Been Warned.
Note: An earlier version of this article has been published. This version contains some updates to reflect some…
London & UK Is The Best! You Have Been Warned. Part 1-ish.
London is often hailed as one of the greatest cities in the world. By many measures, the question…
On The Coronation Of King Charles III And Its Legacy: Common Ground
On the eve of the show, on the eve of history — on the eve of what can…
The Real Reason Why People Should Worry About Remote Work
As the world recovers post-COVID (and a chain of other natural hazards and human madness) and we try…
We cannot even agree on dates…
State of the Word, circa 2023 03 16 or March 13, 2023 or 16 Mar 2023 or ……
Financial Crisis: It’s A Game & We’re All Being Played
Barely three months into 2023 and we have seen a series of major banking crises unfold right before…
For Donald Trump, His Defeat Will Be Fake News
Trump threatened to deny his defeat and challenged the ballot box because it probably won’t accommodate his desires.…
Big Tech Antitrust Hearings, A NOT Wallstreet Or Mainstreet Viewpoint
On the 29th of July 2020, the CEOs of four of the biggest tech companies in the world…
Positivity Dystopia: Exuberant Positivity, A Cure To Doom And Gloom?
A few months ago, a year ago, what seems like ages ago, the world lived in a dream…
Can We Rebuild The Country After Trump?
Can we rebuild the United States after President Trump is gone? And how would we do it? It’s…
The Secret To Defeating Thanos All Along
The world, at least the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is buzzstruck with Avengers: Endgame fever. There is no lack…
Crypto – Trends, Recovery and 2019
Any year-on-year graph on cryptocurrencies will show that the 2017 bull run is over. The frenzy has died…
America Has Become A Gerontocracy. We Must Change That.
The United States has a gerontocracy problem. This was clearly demonstrated in the recent hearings concerning Judge Brett…
How To Fix American Stupidity
When so many obviously intelligent and well-educated Americans claim that global warming is a “hoax”; when we seem obsessed with…
How Is The United States Such A Powerful Superpower & Yet Americans Seem To Be So Stupid?
I mean, seriously, haven’t we all pondered this at one time or another – or just about every…
Singapore’s Prime Minister : Nobody Wants A Trade War
Trade friction between China and the United States has been brewing for some time. But with the Trump…
Why Not Reinventing The Wheel Will Doom Us
You have heard it loads … the killer of progressive heritage & curious creation … the bastion of…
To You, Out There
To you, great wanderers of our world Not quite here, yet not quite there Your past keeps with…
How Governments Get Better With Citizen Engagement Platforms
Every year, more consumer technologies find their way into government agencies where they can help improve service delivery…
Solar Juice + Battery + Beautiful Design @ Home
The world currently consumes 20 trillion kWh of energy annually. Enough energy to power a single family…
They Cannot Just Walk Away
In times past, it may take hours, days, and even weeks to spread the tragedy wrought by the…
Paper People
I like people. I’d like some paper people. They’d be purple paper people. Maybe pop-up purple paper people.…
Ped Xing : Cross At Your Own Peril
In the wild, wild west of urban pedestrians, it is not the fast and furious, but rather, the…