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Governments
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This Century Will See Massive Shifts In The Global Population, Economy, And Power Structure
A lot of the predictions we hear about the future involve a hot, crowded planet, one where we…
Class, Trump, Brexit, And The Decline Of The West
In politics, long-term socio-economic trends and global shifts matter more than often overstated ‘progressive’ discourses about equality, progress…
Could Blockchain Voting Fix Democracy?
There’s no shortage of debate about the role tech has played in politics. From misinformation being spread via…
Why Are So Many Government Projects Late And Over Budget?
Ironically, it can happen because managers skip steps in an effort to go faster. State and local projects…
What Is The Greatest Challenge To The Future Of Human Rights? We The People Are
When considering the future of human rights and whether they will be viewed as more, or less important…
Why The Business Model Of Social Media Giants Like Facebook Is Incompatible With Human Rights
Facebook has had a bad few weeks. The social media giant had to apologise for failing to protect the personal…
The 5 Kinds Of Cities We’ll See In The Populist Era
Will your city go into triage mode, double down on progressive policies, or flex its financial muscle? As…
Why We Have Homeless State Of Emergency In Lands Of Prosperity
Three cities, one county and a state have suspended laws that hamper their ability to address homelessness. But…
How Corporations Can Help On Sustainable Development Goals
The shift in the perceived role of corporations as solely profit generators to agents for positive change has…
Simon Anholt : How To Make A Good Country
Simon Anholt is a British policy advisor who has worked with over 50 heads of state and government…
No Cities, No Sharing Economy
Since the first rumblings of Uber and Airbnb, the so-called “sharing economy” has expanded rapidly, and responding to…