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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


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


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


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


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


Winter Wildfires and Summer Blackouts: Urban Infrastructure at the Breaking Point
Winter wildfires in LA, summer blackouts in Kuwait: Our cities face a new climate reality. Time to rebuild smarter

afkar collective
Jan 103 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


Redefining Urban Priorities: From Human-Centric to Life-Centric
Rethinking urban priorities: From a myopic human-centric lens to a life-centric framework that elevates the diverse web of urban ecosystems.

afkar collective
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Carbon Markets at COP29: An Ecosystemic Perspective on Unresolved Challenges
Carbon markets at COP29: Progress masks unresolved issues. Ecosystemic approach needed for effective climate action.

afkar collective
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Ecosystemic Thinking in a Post-Stable Climate: Preparing for the Unthinkable
Ecosystemic thinking: our key to survival. Old rules gone, climate chaos looms. Adapt or perish in this new world.

afkar collective
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Rebuilding Hope: Translating Iztapalapa's Utopias to Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Contexts
Iztapalapa's Utopias offer a blueprint for rebuilding: community-driven, multifunctional spaces foster resilience and healing.

afkar collective
Oct 28, 20243 min read


The Seductive Illusion of Guardrails in the Hyperreal Open Society
Guardrails are essential for sustaining open social ecosystems, but rigid frameworks can stifle the very freedoms they aim to protect.

afkar collective
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Biotech Urbanism: Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Future Cities
Biotech Urbanism fuses nature and technology, reimagining cities as living ecosystems.

afkar collective
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Unleashing Innovation in the Middle East: Confronting the Paradox of Risk Aversion
Middle East's innovation held back by risk aversion. Overcoming cultural, regulatory barriers critical to unleash entrepreneurship.

afkar collective
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Emerging Innovation Frontiers: Reimagining Progress in a Post-Growth World
Innovation's new frontiers circular economy, biomimicry, social innovation, regenerative design, decentralized & wellbeing-focused approach

afkar collective
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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