global development
Moral and economic lessons from Mario Kart
The design of a classic video game yields insights on how to address global poverty.
Growth is killing us: An interview with Jason Hickel
The British economic anthropologist Jason Hickel proposes "degrowth" in the face of recession.
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This real estate training covers property management, construction cost estimation, social housing, and much more.
How will we govern super-powerful AI?
The AI constitution can mean the difference between war and peace—or total extinction.
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The woman who created the technology behind internet calls explains what it takes to innovate
She's the reason you're able to work and chat from home.
“Clean meat” approved for sale in Singapore
Singapore has approved the sale of a lab-grown meat product in an effort to secure its food supplies against disease and climate change.
How has technology changed — and changed us — in the past 20 years?
Apple sold its first iPod in 2001, and six years later it introduced the iPhone, which ushered in a new era of personal technology.
The 3 keys to solving complex global problems
We have the money to change the world. What's standing in the way?
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Cornell University program aims to end world hunger in 10 years
Can we end world hunger by 2030? Thanks to a new program, the data for it is all there.
4 lessons from Bhutan on the pursuit of happiness above GDP
The Himalayan Kingdom best known for its concept of "Gross National Happiness."
Why are there so many humans?
Having lots of kids is great for the success of the species. But there's a hitch.
How should we reimagine society post-COVID-19?
Coronavirus has given us the opportunity to reframe and rethink society from its foundation.
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What is ESG investing?
Transparency no doubt keeps organizations more accountable, but public companies need to reconnect with their true owners.
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Restoring a healthy economy will require a local focus. Here’s why.
How will the current challenges to the global economy pressure it to change?
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What authority should government have over our actions?
The ability to interact peacefully and voluntarily provides individuals a better quality of life.
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How is the passion economy changing the way we look at jobs?
The rules have changed, and so have we.
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The internet’s top 12 coronavirus-related questions, answered
Flattening the curve on panic and disinformation.
Will the future be ‘Mad Max’ or ‘Star Trek’? Coronavirus offers clues.
Jordan Hall speculates on the fate of the species.
7 powerful books that bring the UN’s sustainable development goals to life
Can reading increase empathy and charitable thinking?
Is globalization actually disempowering?
More than ever before, we're aware of the tragedy and suffering that goes on in the world. But does that mean we can do more about it?
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3 million people move to urban areas every week. How will we meet the challenge?
Cities of the future won't just be incredibly populated, they'll also be smarter than ever.
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Scientists want to use mountains like batteries to store energy
Researchers propose a gravity-based system for long-term energy storage.
Is Rwanda in line to become one of Africa’s major tech hubs?
Recent years have seen countries across the African continent investing deep into the tech industry. Rwanda is angling to get ahead of the pack.
‘The West’ is, in fact, the world’s biggest gated community
A review of the global "wall" that divides rich from poor.
These are the countries with the highest inflation
The global inflation rate is currently around 3.6%, but is much higher in these countries
Why the Fourth Industrial Revolution could spell more jobs – not fewer
Is the pessimism about jobs totally unwarented?
Will robots free people from slavery?
Even if automation makes human trafficking economically inefficient, that alone won't end this unethical practice.