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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


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


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


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


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


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


Revolutionizing Public Infrastructure: A Bold Ecosystemic Approach for Radical Impact
As urbanization, climate change, and disparities rise, we must adopt ecosystemic thinking for sustainable infrastructure.
afkar collective
Jan 145 min read


Bridging the Gap: Future Readiness and the Quest for Meaning in Climate-Threatened Societies
In a world of climate hyperreality, we seek meaning beyond simulations, bridging awareness and action through authentic engagement
afkar collective
Jan 55 min read


2024: A Year of Climate Extremes and Environmental Milestones
2024 marked a turning point for our climate, with record temperatures and key developments shaping our future.
afkar collective
Dec 30, 20242 min read


The Mirage of Digital Reality: Rethinking Our Perception Through Technology
Digital twins: mirrors or mirages? Our tech-mediated reality risks oversimplifying complex systems, blinding us to crucial truths.
afkar collective
Dec 16, 20243 min read


The Economic Ecosystem: Rethinking Planetary Systems Philosophy
Rinking our economic ecosystem reveals the need for integrated approaches to sustainability and ethical progress.
afkar collective
Dec 12, 20243 min read


The Troubling Normalization of AI Hallucinations
AI language models generate "hallucinations" - coherent but inaccurate outputs. Normalizing this threatens information integrity.
afkar collective
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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