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The Role of Hyperobjects in Today’s International Landscape
Hyperobjects like climate change and digital networks are vast, interconnected forces that shape our world.

afkar collective
Jul 273 min read


The Silent Saboteur: How Data Poisoning Exploits AI’s Legal Black Holes
Data poisoning poses huge AI risks with legal gaps. Urgent technical and policy actions are needed to secure AI systems globally.

afkar collective
Jul 103 min read


The Unreal Reality: How Hypernormalization Silently Shapes Our Western World
Hypernormalization shapes our world through illusions and distraction, making us accept a fragile system. It relies on technocratic control, manufactured distractions, and the myth of no alternatives. To break free, we must name the phenomenon, embrace local action, and reclaim agency—showing that, despite the narrative of powerlessness, real change is possible through collective resistance.

afkar collective
Jun 243 min read


The Urgent Need for Global Environmental Data Federalization
Urgent call for global environmental data sharing to tackle ecological crises and harmonize conservation efforts worldwide.

afkar collective
Apr 302 min read


AI's Ecological Feast: A Recipe for Climate Crisis
AI's data feast: A recipe for climate crisis. As algorithms devour energy, can tech's hunger be tamed before Earth's pantry empties?

afkar collective
Apr 242 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


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


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 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


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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