“Technological innovation and automation are accelerating at a blistering pace. So much so that fears of a dystopian future in which machines and artificial intelligence displace human workers are becoming commonplace. But robots and automation are only part of the story. New technology can be a pathway to a better tomorrow across Latin America […]
“Recently, an online food aggregator made news in India for laying off around 10% of its staff. Immediately the question arose: was this a sign of a slowing economy or the cascading effect of technology? When the company confirmed that it had, indeed, automated processes and hence rationalized staff, it brought into stark reality […]
“The Psychic Friends Hotline. If we want to know the next-generation trends in the media and public relations, we could consult famous prognosticators and psychics via Ouija boards, telekinetic thoughts, emails or laying of hands. Or we could do it the right way by contacting our friendly neighborhood PR professional. Reaching out via the spiritual […]
“The issue of “Brexit” remains divisive in Britain, with little agreement on how it will affect the country’s economy. Was it a vote in favor of recession, or of financial freedom? Positive economic news is seized upon by so-called Brexiteers as proof that the referendum produced the right result. Negative indicators provide fodder for “Remoaners” […]
“Diversity in Japan does not look like it used to. The representation of historically produced migrant groups in Japanese society, such as the multiple generations of Zainichi Koreans, is increasingly being replaced by transnational connections within East Asia. Chris Burgess recently argued that it would be unwise to prematurely celebrate a new era of multiculturalism in Japan, and he […]
“There is an ongoing discussion on the effectiveness of foreign aid in helping the economic development of Africa. One thing is obvious: the results are not exactly what Africa’s development partners have expected, and the reasons are not far-fetched. Dambisa Moyo, global economist and author, contends in her book Dead Aid that while foreign aid that addresses […]
“Europe is on the cusp of an unprecedented technological transformation. I call it the Internet of Everything: the penetration of the World Wide Web into the everyday aspects of our lives. Wearable technology will tell us how well we are sleeping and whether we need to exercise. Sensors in the street will help us avoid […]
