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Inside Elon Musk’s Social Media Empire

Key Takeaway: Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has become a dominant force in U.S. presidential politics, capturing unprecedented engagement and becoming a megaphone for President Trump’s campaign. Musk’s vision for transforming X into an “everything app” akin to China’s WeChat has been unveiled, with his net worth reaching $300 billion. However, challenges such as […]
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  2. TECHNOLOGY

Is Artificial Intelligence Inevitable?

Key Takeaway: The hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is a long-standing belief in technological determinism, which suggests that once a technology is developed, its widespread adoption is unavoidable. However, this perspective is oversimplified and misleading when it comes to AI. Evidence of AI’s impact on productivity remains sparse, and there’s little consensus on its utility […]
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The Flawed Theory Behind Why Nations Prosper

Key Takeaway: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson were awarded the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in economics for their book Why Nations Fail, which argued that countries succeed when they adopt inclusive institutions like democracy, while extractive institutions stifle growth by concentrating power and wealth in elites. However, their theory has faced criticism for […]
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The A.I. Energy Dilemma

Key Takeaway: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries but also causing significant environmental costs. As AI systems require vast computational power, they increase greenhouse gas emissions, making it difficult for companies like Google to achieve net-zero goals by 2030. As traditional energy sources struggle with intermittency, tech leaders are exploring nuclear power, particularly nuclear fusion, […]
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How Mixed Emotions Shape Our Strongest Memories

Key Takeaway: Neuroscientists are exploring the mystery of mixed emotions, which are not typically seen as one-sided. Traditionally, emotions are seen as positive or negative, but researchers are now exploring the possibility of experiencing both happiness and sadness simultaneously. Researchers have found that the brain can handle mixed emotions as one complex state, but fMRI […]
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The Comeback Of China’s Tech Billionaires: A New Dawn Or Controlled Market?

Key Takeaway: Pony Ma, co-founder of Tencent Holdings, has regained the title of China’s richest individual with a net worth of over A$65 billion. His rise reflects Beijing’s control over its private sector, which aligns with the state’s goals in China’s unique “socialist market economy.” Tencent’s success, including the AAA video game “Black Myth: Wukong,” […]

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How A Japanese Show Revolutionised Global Startup Culture

Key Takeaway: The Japanese show “Money Tigers” revolutionized global startup culture by introducing a risk-averse economic culture to entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to wealthy angel investors. This format, inspired by “Dragons’ Den” and “Shark Tank,” has sparked 50 adaptations worldwide, with over $1 billion in investments reported by 2024. Before the global success of Dragons’ Den or Shark […]
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The Enigma Of The Moon’s Age

Key Takeaway: Researchers are challenging long-standing theories about the Moon’s formation by examining its history through a collaboration between physicists, chemists, and planetary scientists. The team proposed that the Moon’s apparent age might reflect a later event, such as intense tidal heating during its journey away from Earth. This new framework suggests that the Moon’s […]
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The Hidden Perils Of Mirror Molecules

Key Takeaway: Scientists warn that within a decade, humanity may be capable of creating “mirror-image life forms” composed entirely of enantiomers, posing both revolutionary potential and catastrophic risks. Mirror bacteria could evade immune systems, cause infections, and destabilize ecosystems. The urgency lies in establishing governance frameworks and international collaboration to mitigate potential hazards. Imagine looking […]
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Are We Born With A Moral Compass?

Key Takeaway: A large-scale replication effort by the ManyBabies consortium has cast doubt on a groundbreaking study that claimed infants could differentiate between “helpers” and “hinderers,” preferring those who assisted others over those who obstructed them. The original study, led by Kiley Hamlin, involved showing six- and ten-month-old infants a puppet show, and 88% of […]
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The Rise Of Western Computer Chips?

Key Takeaway: Intel’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has resigned amid boardroom discontent, signaling the fading of a once-dominant American technological legacy. Intel’s strategic missteps during the rise of mobile technology led to financial reliantness on older technologies and delayed investment in next-generation manufacturing processes. The company’s struggle is emblematic of a larger challenge for the U.S. […]
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The Significance Of The Santa Myth

Key Takeaway: The Santa Myth is a myth that has been passed down through generations to infuse Christmas with wonder. It represents a world that is fair and just, where good behavior is rewarded and kindness celebrated. The myth enriches children’s experience by providing a framework for understanding fairness and responsibility. It also encourages creativity […]
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How China Is Transforming Its Economy Through Learning

I highly recommend reading the McKinsey Global Institute’s new report, “Reskilling China: Transforming The World’s Largest Workforce Into Lifelong Learners”, which focuses on the country’s biggest employment challenge, re-training its workforce and the adoption of practices such as lifelong learning to address the growing digital transformation of its productive fabric. How to transform the country […]
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