Future Navigating the Course of Knowledge Distribution: From Political Powers to Digital Propagation In the shifting sands of knowledge distribution, it can often seem like we're retread ancient territory, once controlled by the medieval churches and now, by elite universities. Yet, there's an
Future The Future of Universities: Will the Dominance of English Universities Continue? China, Singapore, and various other countries are using a university ranking system for work visa permission as part of their strategy to strengthen their universities. This multiculturalism-focused approach brings with
Future The Shift to White-Collar Manufacturing Jobs: An Emerging Trend in Singapore In recent years, there's been a significant transformation in the job market of Singapore. Once famed for blue-collar manufacturing jobs, the city-state is now embracing a paradigm shift, the industry
Future Prevalent Parallels: What the Journey of AI Teaches Us About the Progress of Medical Research The course of human history has been marked by the relentless quest for improvement and better understanding of our world. Two fields where this quest has left an indelible impact
economics The Oscillating Value of Hard Work In Economic Cycles In essence, the value of hard work can differ greatly, subject to the economic state of a nation. There's an interesting dichotomy between countries experiencing substantial growth and those undergoing
Future Degree Has an Expiry Data A close examination of the history and evolution of various professional fields can shed light on patterns that could predict future trends in the job market. As the world experiences
International Relation Share of World GDP Tipping Faster Than American Perception I've felt this disparity as I've traveled through many developing countries. Currency is a big part of their local people's concerns. Let's unfold how it may impact our business lives.
International Relation A Comprehensive Outlook on BRICS' Expansion 2024 to the Middle East: Pathways and Opportunities Ever since the US began internalising its oil and gas policies in 2017 as evident from the trade war with Canada, the reverberations have been felt worldwide. This is markedly
City Realizing the Post-Manufacturing Societeal Change: Size, Density and the Future Cityscape In the constantly evolving panorama of the global landscape, demographic shifts are as enigmatic as they are impactful. It's a testament to the way socio-economic factors, interspersed with the elements
International Relation Unraveling the Complexities: The US, Europe, and the Gas War Game The escalating tensions on the geopolitical stage, especially concerning the United States, Europe, and Russia, hold a tight grip on global attention. The intricate machinations behind these unfolding events are
economics Understanding the Paradox: National Account Deficits and their Impact on GDP Growth In this article, we delve deep into the world of national accounts and explore the often overlooked yet incredibly essential aspect of the GDP's structure. With countries like the UK
attractiveness and perception Beauty Beyond Age: A 100-Year-Old Beauty Advisor in Japan Breaks Records A stunning announcement was made today by the Guinness World Records authority, recognizing the oldest active beauty advisor yet: a centenarian from Japan, defying age, who continues to be active
International Relation The Promise within Japan's Startup Ecosystem: Echoes of Early Israel and Canada Over the past year, Japan's startup ecosystem has been showing promising signs of development, reminiscent of the early stages of the Israeli and Canadian startup scenes. This progress can be
Future AI and Influencers Will Replace Journalism Altogether In the wake of New York Times (NYT) forbidding the use of their articles for AI training and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) along with Bill C-18 last month banning
International Relation The East Asia Geopolitical Future: Possibility of Russia-China Partnership Split As a geopolitical enthusiast, I continually reckon on the influence and shifts in power among the world's leading nations. In particular, my attention has been focused on Russia and its
International Relation Shifting Generation: The Predicted Influence of China and Korea on Future Japanese Politics and Culture The prevailing political and socio-cultural trends in a country often transform with changing demographics. A study of age-specific outlooks can help predict such shifts in future. This blog post aims
Future The Case of Small City State Success and Its Coming End This analysis reflects on conjectures regarding the performance of small and large countries in the last three decades, from 1984 to 2014 by Credit Suisse, while considering how these might
Future Navigating the Winds of Change: Drucker's Forecast from 1986 In our rapidly changing world, long-term and data-driven predictions often appear to be speculative, yet surprisingly, often stand the test of time. In examining work published in 1986, fascinating insights
Artificial Intelligence From 1800 to 2020: Analyzing the Era of Aggressive IQ Filtering From the dawn of civilization, physical strength and skill in battle have been highly regarded attributes. However, the advent of technology along with the idea of a nation-state in the
Future Grappling Social Issues: Japanese Suicide and Canadian Opioid Over the decades, societies around the world have tried to cope with mounting social issues in their unique manner. Japan and Canada are two intriguing examples. While Japan is famed
Future The Changing Dynamics of City Life in the Internet Age As I sit here in the coffeeshop, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city life, I can't help but ponder the observations made by Horie Takafumi, a Japanese entrepreneur,
Future Marx, the Industrial Revolution, and the Evolution of Service Driven Capitalism: A Historical Perspective In this blog post, I delve deep into the theories of Marx and their relevance in the current era. I explore the shift from manufacturing to a service-driven economy, drawing
attractiveness and perception The Interplay Between Appreciation and Expectation in Human Relationships - Philosophical Argument on Assertiveness In human relationships, appreciation and expectations work hand-in-hand. This logic presumes, humans don't have any obligation to one another. No one can impose anything on another. That's the British classical
economics Balancing Private Sector Efficiency and Public Sector Regulation: Lessons from Ayn Rand The debate between private sector efficiency and public sector regulation is an age-old one, with roots in Ayn Rand's ideas, that still remains relevant today. In Atlas Shrugged, Henry she
Artificial Intelligence The Future of Artificial Intelligence According To Yann LeCun As an AI enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by the developments taking place in the field, and recently I stumbled upon an interesting research paper Yann LeCun about how
