Economy
Cryptocurrencies replacing traditional fiat currencies; wealth inequality; the economic impact of automation and the next industrial revolution—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the economies of the future.
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VR clubs aim to provide a nightlife offering in a virtual environment and possibly become a worthy alternative or replacement for nightclubs.
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As more people start using interconnected devices in their homes and work, what are the risks involved?
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The Right to Repair movement wants absolute consumer control on how they want their products fixed.
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https://qz.com/india/2187340/india-allows-trade-settlements-in-rupees-to-save-foreign-exchange/
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However, this route will be restricted to Russia for now.
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Researchers acknowledge that emphatic technology may help humans cope with daily life, but they also caution against its limitations and potential misuse.
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Human microchipping may impact everything from medical treatments to online payments.
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As more threats emerge due to climate change, climate activism is growing interventionist branches.
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https://singularityhub.com/2017/04/14/will-tech-driven-deflation-export-japans-economic-woes-to-the-world/
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Singularity Hub
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Investors concerned about the sharp ups and downs of cryptocurrency prices turn to stablecoins for peace of mind.
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https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/china-to-unsc-palestinians-can-count-on-us-to-back-their-just-rights-635910
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The Jerusalem Post
“China is a sincere friend of the Palestinian people. The Palestinian people can always count on China’s support for their just cause and legitimate national rights,” Zhang said.
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Artificial intelligence in game development can fine-tune and speed up the process of producing better games.
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https://www.pewforum.org/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/
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Foreign Affairs
As of 2010, nearly a third of the world's population identified as Christian. But if demographic trends persist, Islam will close the gap by the middle of the 21st century.
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As the crypto space becomes more popular, skeptics point out its energy-hungry infrastructure.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/19/davos-climate-crisis-threatens-more-than-half-of-the-worlds-gdp-wef-says.html
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CNBC
Over half of the world's GDP (gross domestic product) is exposed to risks from lost parts of the natural world, according to a new report.
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With COVID-19 continuing to mutate, scientists think that the virus might be here to stay.
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https://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/rene-rohrbeck(ff18e146-d6b7-4399-82c2-4e98924faec8)/publications/corporate-foresight-and-its-impact-on-firm-performance-a-longitudinal-analysis(ed7ad2b0-23d6-4f0e-89af-105d6ab9a932).html
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-welcome-to-shanghai-the-capital-of-the-future/
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The Globe And Mail
Shanghai, one of the planet’s most populous urban centres, is growing at breakneck speed. But thanks to decades of planning, they’re doing it right. The city is destined for global supremacy
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Sea levels have been steadily rising over the past few years, but is there something coastal cities can do?
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https://web.archive.org/web/20030630072004/http://www.islamicbanknotes.com/gulfrupees%20(article).htm
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Web
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https://www.economist.com/business/2020/10/10/canadian-oilmen-drill-the-government-for-aid
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The Economist
Finding oil looks like a doddle in comparison
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in carbon emissions worldwide as the demand for coal fosters a transition to renewable energy.
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Robotics and synthetic human body parts could lead to a promising future for people with physical disabilities.