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The Evolution from War Booty to Restitution Rights in Art
From war booty to restitution rights, art theft in conflicts highlights the evolving fight for cultural justice.
afkar collective
Apr 82 min read


Beyond the Hashtag: How Labeling Social Issues Distracts Us from Real Change
Labels simplify complex issues, but true change demands we look deeper. Beyond hashtags lies the work of systemic reform.
afkar collective
Mar 252 min read


AI as Roads vs. AI as Cars: How Access Rights Shape Our Future (With Pizza Robots, Social Credit, and GDPR)
AI: infrastructure or product? The choice shapes our future, from pizza delivery to pandemic control and privacy.
afkar collective
Mar 193 min read


Why LLMs Fail in Critical Infrastructure – The Case for Physics-Driven AI
LLMs lack domain-specific grounding for critical infrastructure. Physics-driven AI integrates real-world principles.
afkar collective
Mar 173 min read


Embracing Uncertainty: An Ecosystemic Approach to Navigating Complex Times
Embrace uncertainty: Ecosystemic thinking offers a path to navigate complexity, fostering resilience in an unpredictable world.
afkar collective
Mar 122 min read


The Hidden Environmental Cost of U.S. Tariffs—And How to Fix It
Tariffs reshape industries, impacting climate change. From steel to solar, they can accelerate or undermine green progress.
afkar collective
Mar 44 min read


From Coal to Code: How Data Federalization Could Redraw the Map of European Governance
EU's history offers a blueprint for data federalization, transforming fragmented data into a shared resource for global challenges
afkar collective
Feb 283 min read


Navigating the Tension Between Bits and Atoms in Our Cities
Cities evolve: Bits meet bricks. Can we bridge the digital-physical divide for smarter, more humane urban spaces?
afkar collective
Feb 252 min read


The Promise and Peril of Planetary-Scale Data Integration
Planetary data integration promises global insights but faces ethical hurdles. Balancing tech and diversity is key
afkar collective
Feb 194 min read


When artificial intelligence begins to reason
DeepSeek introduces deep reasoning in AI, challenging human cognitive supremacy with its innovative R1 model.
afkar collective
Feb 173 min read


The Militarization of AI: Navigating the New Frontier
Exploring the militarization of AI reveals ethical dilemmas, global governance challenges, and the urgent need for accountability.
afkar collective
Feb 136 min read


The Energy Race within AI Development
AI's energy demand sparks a shift to nuclear and renewables, challenging sustainability and tech goals.
afkar collective
Feb 112 min read


The Paradox of Alignment: AI as an Amplifier of Human Will
AI amplifies human will, reshaping our perspectives while challenging alignment with diverse human values
afkar collective
Feb 63 min read


Echoes of Eternity: Understanding the Assumption of Permanence in Digital Interactions
Explore the impact of digital permanence and individual agency in the age of AI, drawing insights from philosophy.
afkar collective
Feb 34 min read


Mitigating Data Poisoning Threats in AI Systems: A Critical Imperative
AI data poisoning: A critical threat. Protect system integrity with robust detection and mitigation strategies.
afkar collective
Jan 282 min read


China's Renewable Energy Revolution: Monumental Projects Reshaping the Future
China's renewable energy surge features monumental projects like the Solar Great Wall and vast marine solar farms.
afkar collective
Jan 275 min read


Emergent Intelligence: Exploring the Facade of Self-Awareness in AI
Exploring the facade of self-awareness in AI reveals the complexities of emergent intelligence and ethical dilemmas
afkar collective
Jan 253 min read


Navigating Technological Progress: The Vital Role of Standards, Regulation, and Assessment
Tech standards and assessments: Guiding innovation for societal good, from ancient wisdom to modern challenges.
afkar collective
Jan 233 min read


Kindness: The Evolutionary Leap Beyond Fear in Uncertain Times
Kindness: our evolutionary leap beyond fear. In facing climate change and global unrest, compassion is our strongest ally
afkar collective
Jan 203 min read


The Rise and Fall of Collective Cognitive Abilities: Lessons from History
Brain size shrinks, toxins impair, tech reshapes minds. History reveals our collective cognitive journey, guiding future growth.
afkar collective
Jan 173 min read
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