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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


The Truth, The Likely Falsehood, and The Post-Modern: Unmasking the AI Illusion
AI lacks moral agency. LLMs simulate truth, detached from reality. Their unchecked use widens the truth-fiction divide, risking catastrophe.

afkar collective
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Bits, Atoms, SynBio, and the Future of Cities
SynBio merges bits and atoms, transforming cities with sustainable materials and living infrastructure.

afkar collective
Aug 29, 20243 min read


The Digital-Physical Divide: Urban Technology's Struggle to Keep Pace with Climate Change's
Cities race ahead digitally but lag physically. Climate change exposes risks of outdated infrastructure. We must innovate in atoms.

afkar collective
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Climate Adaptation: Digital Twins vs. Traditional Modeling - Choosing the Right Path for Urban Resilience
Cities face climate challenges. Digital twins offer precision but are costly. Traditional modeling provides practical, accessible solutions

afkar collective
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Adapting Infrastructure for Resilience: Embracing Graceful Degradation and Biophilic Design in a Changing Climate
Climate change is transforming our weather patterns and increasing natural disasters. Our infrastructure, designed for stable conditions, is

afkar collective
Aug 14, 20243 min read


The Crucial Role of Autoconsistency in Deploying AI Systems
Ensuring autoconsistency in AI is crucial for reliability, fairness, and user trust.

afkar collective
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Digital Architecture Infrastructure Design for Future-Ready Cities
Incorporate Digital Architecture Infrastructure Design in city planning to boost connectivity, economic growth, and sustainability.

afkar collective
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Breaking the Mold: Embracing Ecosystemic Business Models for True Innovation
Shift from traditional innovation labs to ecosystemic models using SPVs for deeper collaboration & scalable impact. #Innovation #Ecosystems

afkar collective
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Encoding Information in the Holographic Principle
The holographic principle's efficient info encoding echoes in LLMs like GPT-4: complex data compressed into dense

afkar collective
Jun 11, 20245 min read


Reassessing Carbon Credits: A Double-Edged Sword for Urban Climate Strategy?
Carbon credits fund emission reductions but require scrutiny. Transparency and assessments are critical for genuine environmental impact.

afkar collective
Apr 25, 20244 min read


A Vision Unveiled: Al Jazirah Al Hamra's Potential as a Hyper-Real Sustainable Oasis
Introduction A world of infinite possibilities awaits at Al Jazirah Al Hamra, where the fusion of nature-based solutions, cutting-edge...

afkar collective
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Transformation of Bangkok through its Linear Park
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, Bangkok is setting a new benchmark with its ambitious linear park project. This...

afkar collective
Mar 30, 20242 min read


Nurturing Nature’s Lifeline: Unveiling the Economic Advantages of Soil Regeneration in Urban Developments
In the face of escalating soil degradation impacting 33% of the world's soils due to erosive practices, pollution, and unsustainable land...

afkar collective
Mar 25, 20244 min read


Embracing Green Innovation: Bangkok's Benchakitti Park as a Model for Sustainable Urban Living
In the heart of Bangkok, amidst the swirling rhythms of city life, lie hidden gems of sustainability that are not just transforming the...

afkar collective
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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