Thank you modern technology!
We simply would not or could not be having the same conversation about racial justice and police brutality that we are having today without our technology.
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A groundbreaking new coalition will use AI to track the entire world’s carbon emissions in real time
Only a few short years ago, such a system would have been deemed utterly preposterous and inconceivable. Now, as soon as next year, it could be a reality.
How wooden skyscrapers can revolutionize 21st century architecture
Leading architects around the world are excited about the prospect of using cross-laminated timber (CLT) to construct the 21 Century’s skyscrapers. They believe new wood technology is not only capable of creating incredibly durable and safe buildings, but can play a vital role in reducing climate emissions and sequestering carbon.
Abu Dhabi to built the cheapest solar farm ever
The current cheapest solar farm is owned by the UAE’s other major city, Dubai, which set the cost record in 2015 at 5.98¢/kWh and then broke it again in 2016 at 2.99¢/kWh. Abu Dhabi’s project crushes those marks at 1.35¢/kWh.
Scientists develop world’s most efficient solar cell
While the six-junction III-V technology underlying these new cells is likely too costly at this time to be put to use in everyday rooftop applications, the new cell has great potential for application in concentrated solar panel arrays.
Apple commits $2.5 billion to address California housing crisis
The plan includes $1 billion to go towards affordable housing investment funds and programs to support first time home owners.
Microsoft Japan reports 4-day workweek dramatically increased productivity
Over the summer Microsoft in Japan tested out a 4-day work week. They reported that their employees were 40% more productive during the trail run of the 4-day work week program.
Competition is not the devil
How we consciously and intentionally use competition as a tool for a better world?
Reimagining progress
We can develop all the technologies we want. But if our motivations, beliefs, and ways of perceiving the world stay stagnant, we’ll still be the same.
Iranian nomads build irrigation channels in Central Asia
In the first millennium BC, Iranian nomads established irrigation systems along the rivers of Central Asia and built towns at Bukhara and Samarqand.