Conclave: How A New Pope Is Chosen
The passing of Pope Francis has triggered one of the oldest traditions in the Catholic Church: the conclave. The election of the new Pope is one of Catholicism’s most ancient traditions.…
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AI is automating our jobs – but values need to change if we are to be liberated by it
Robert Muggah, Instituto Igarapé and Bruno Giussani, Swiss Center for Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) Artificial intelligence may be the most significant disruptor in the history of…
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Why We Need Both Cloud Engineers And Cloud Architects
Cloud providers are becoming commoditized, so you have to be careful to determine where the best value lies. In the rapidly evolving landscape of IaaS cloud computing, public cloud providers…
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Usher’s New Look Embarks on AI-Focused Collaboration with IBM to Set Students up for Career Success
AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SXSW EDU — Usher’s New Look (UNL) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a collaboration to provide free…
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How Taylor Swift Unexpectedly Brought Fathers and Daughters Together Through Football
Inside are many long-assumed truths about fathers and daughters: that their interests inherently differ, conversations inevitably drift as girls grow older, and few common spaces exist to…
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Clean Air Is A Valuable Economic Asset. Here Are 4 Steps To Achieve It
The benefits of clean air extend well beyond the environment; it is also key to human health. There is no dearth of headlines on air pollution from Dubai to Delhi to DC. And every year they…
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Why Standards And Controls Are Essential To The Future Of Digital Financial Markets
While the industry is ready to assimilate DLT and digital assets into the financial ecosystem, it first needs help overcoming roadblocks to moving assets across blockchains and integrations to…
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How We Can Identify Climate-Vulnerable Neighbourhoods And Protect Inhabitants
The Netherlands is working to protect its climate-vulnerable neighbourhoods It is not the disaster of large floods, but the stacking of smaller damage from climate change that will likely…
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Our Lifestyles Are Making Us Sick: How Food-Is-Medicine Can Help
The concept of “Food is Medicine” (FIM) dates back to antiquity, with the writings of Hippocrates emphasizing the deep relationship between food and health. Image: Unsplash The concept of…
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Farmers In India Are Using AI For Agriculture – Here’s How They Could Inspire The World
Krishna, a smallholding farmer, diligently cultivates his half-hectare plot in Telangana, India, every day. For this, he earns $120 per month—just enough to meet his family’s basic…
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Putting People At The Centre Of The Green Transition
Labour market disruptions, risks to the accessibility of products, and gaps in financing and capability impact fairness in the green transition. The window to avert the consequences of climate…
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Drug Resistance: Could Global Goals Be The Answer To This Worldwide Health Crisis?
When thinking about the top 10 global public health threats, your first thoughts might include viruses with pandemic potential, climate change, or poverty. Drug-resistant infections might not…
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The Rise Of Green-Collar Jobs – And 6 Other Predictions For 2024’s Labour Market
Balance is always a hot topic in January for New Year’s resolutions. Whether seeking to find more balance between work and home, or in our health, many of us set out to achieve the…
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The Most Desired Christmas Gifts in The U.S.
While it may not seem like the most romantic option, the useful gift of money is the most desired Christmas present in the United States this year. According to the latest data…
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IBM And Top Universities To Advance Quantum Education For 40,000 Students In Japan, South Korea, And The United States
Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago and IBM to collaborate on preparing the future quantum workforce…
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Sam Altman Returns As CEO, OpenAI Has A New Initial Board
Below are messages CEO Sam Altman and board chair Bret Taylor shared with the company this afternoon. Message from Sam to the company I am returning to OpenAI as CEO. Mira will return to her…
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Ousted Sam Altman To Lead New Microsoft AI Team
Dozens of employees have reportedly walked from OpenAI since Sam Altman’s unexpected departure. Sam Altman, former CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, will be joining Microsoft to head up a new…
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96
ATLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in…
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OpenAI Announces Leadership Transition
Chief technology officer Mira Murati appointed interim CEO to lead OpenAI; Sam Altman departs the company. Search process underway to identify permanent successor. The board of directors of…
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Nobel prize in physics awarded for work unveiling the secrets of electrons
Screenshot at. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach, CC BY-SA Amelle Zaïr, King’s College London The 2023 Nobel prize in physics has been awarded to a trio of scientists for pioneering…
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First HP Work Relationship Index Shows Majority of People Worldwide Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Work
HP Research Finds Expectations of Work Have Changed Drastically in the Last 2-3 YearsSeptember 20, 2023 News Highlights PALO ALTO, Calif., September 20, 2023 – HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today…
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Overcome Laziness With These 7 Japanese Productivity Hacks
In a world chock-full of diversions and ever-mounting demands, conquering laziness can be a right challenge. But you can gain motivation from Japanese cultural concepts. By putting these 7…
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Twitter Is Now X. Here’s What That Means.
The internet is abuzz as the app formerly known as Twitter announced a name change over the weekend. X.com now redirects to Twitter.com, although the social media platform still…
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The 7 Types of Rest You Need to Recharge
In our fast-paced, modern lives, the demands of work, relationships, and daily responsibilities can leave us feeling drained and fatigued. In the pursuit of productivity, we often overlook the…
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Oppenheimer: July 28 Panel Discussion Focuses On The Man Behind The Movie
The story behind the summer blockbuster movie Oppenheimer, which opens across the nation on Friday, July 21, began at the University of California, Berkeley. A 25-year-old J. Robert…
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Behind The AI Revolution – Then, Now, And The Future – Are People.
Typical Corporate Organisational Hierarchy. Level 1. Board of Directors. The highest level in an organisational structure. The board is elected by shareholders and is responsible for the…
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Empire’s Echoes. Unravelling The Gordian Knot Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
Here we are, standing at the mouth of a century-long vortex, peering into the chaos and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is a maelstrom born in the womb of colonial…
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Balancing Act. Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Persistent Industrial Action.
Industrial actions, such as strikes, are a form of protest employed by workers and trade unions to voice their discontent and demand changes or improvements in their working conditions.…
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Unleashing Creativity In Environmental Global Political Economy. Part 1.
Exploring Unconventional Solutions Within Current Political And Economic Structures. The environment is considered within International Political Economy (IPE) discourse from several different…
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Does AI Really Want To Control Humans?
Ever since the conception of AI, the enduring notion of AI dominating humans and taking over our world has persistently lingered. If we consider AI as an antagonistic force for the sake of…
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Stars, Stripes, And Service. Exploring The Hierarchies And Heroes Of The U.S. Military
The United States military, a pillar of the nation’s identity and strength, is steeped in a history that stretches back more than two centuries. Embedded in this rich chronicle are…
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Mamawi! Happy Canada Day 2023
_I love unfinished things,the bookmark set between closed pages,the field that waits for seed, Canadais a place like that,a history incomplete,a traveller turning around and wonderingat the…
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From Suffering To Uprising. The Inevitability Of Violent Protests In Societies We Are Creating.
In trying to comprehend the turmoil and passion that fuels such violent protests, we have to consider the societal conditions that give rise to them. Recently, there’s been a resurgence…
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Hierarchy and Beyond – Organisational Structures for Any Institution
Institutions , whether international or domestic, can adopt various organisational structures based on their size, objectives, sector, and the complexity of their operations. Some of the most…
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Navigating Towards a New Work Paradigm in the Future of Automation
As automation technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, questions about their long-term impact on society, work, and employment abound. Will increasing automation lead us to lives of…
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Light In Darkness. Remembering Helen Keller, A Testament to the Unconquerable Spirit.
Today, we commemorate the life and achievements of Helen Keller, a woman who defied the odds to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Despite losing both her sight…
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The Brit List. Tasty Tales From The Land Of Roasts, Toasts And Coast-To-Coast Feasts!
Prepare your taste buds and tighten your apron, we’re diving fork-first into the mouthwatering realm of quintessential British cuisine. From hearty, comforting dishes that wrap you up…
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Tiny Titans. Honouring MSMEs, The Unseen Engines Of the Global Economy.
The annals of history are dominated by tales of corporate behemoths, of industry titans that have shaped our world. Yet, there’s another narrative, just as compelling, that is often…
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In The Shadow Of Power. The Double-Edged Sword Of Paramilitia In Today’s Precarious Global Landscape
Paramilitary organizations, often referred to as paramilitia, have become an integral part of the modern global conflict landscape. Existing in the twilight zone between formal armed forces…
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Fluid Intelligence. The Brain’s Slippery Secret to Solving the Puzzle of Life!
Throughout the ages, we humans have been fascinated by the enigmatic powerhouse that is our brain. Unravelling its mysteries has led us to some profound revelations. Today, let’s delve…
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AI Embodies Gardner’s Vision: A Look at Multiple Intelligences
The theory of multiple intelligences is a model proposed by Howard Gardner , a developmental psychologist, in his 1983 book “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” ,…
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Brit Kitsch Or Quite The Catch. A Quirky Guide To British Gifts.
Are you on a quest for a gift that’s more British than a bulldog eating a crumpet in a double-decker bus? Look no further! Whether you’re shopping for an anglophile, a homesick…
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To You, Out There
To you, great wanderers of our worldNot quite here, yet not quite thereYour past keeps with you, its holdYour future beckons you to God knows where To you, architects & builders of our…
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British Ingenuity. The Best Of Blighty’s Brainwaves.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather around! Allow us to whisk you away on a fantastical flight through the annals of innovation, soaring over the rolling hills and winding streams of…
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Human Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence. What Is Intelligence?
Intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be difficult to define precisely. Broadly speaking, intelligence refers to the ability to learn , reason , solve problems , and adapt…
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The Traits And Qualities That Humans Have. And How AI Would And Should Learn From It.
Humanity refers to the collective qualities , characteristics , and behaviours that are associated with being human . It encompasses a wide range of traits and qualities, including: 1.…
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Binding Pages To Legacy. The Timeless Craft of Bookbinding.
Bookbinding is a time-honoured craft that combines artistry, meticulous attention to detail, and a respect for materials and tradition. It involves assembling written or printed pages and…
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Scent Symphony. The Art, Science, And Magic Of Perfumery.
Welcome to the world of perfumery, a realm where artistry meets science, where the ethereal melds with the tangible, and where olfaction takes center stage. Perfumery, the art and science of…
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Essence Of Elegance. A Guide To The Top Ingredients In Perfumery.
Perfumes and colognes can have hundreds of possible ingredients, with each formulation having its own unique combination. However, certain ingredients are more commonly used due to their…
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Alchemy Of Aroma. Decoding The Art And Science Of Perfumery.
A look into the ingredients used in perfumery and the process of its alchemy! Ingredients. The ingredients used in perfumery can be divided into two main categories: naturals and synthetics.…
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Tools Of The Trade: Essential Tools For Crafts, Arts, And Trades.
Crafts, arts, and trades encompass a vast range of skills and techniques, each with their unique set of tools and materials. Here are some examples of popular crafts and the key tools utilised…
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