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World Game explores the intersection of geopolitics, culture, and economics with a focus on the impact of technology, the dynamics of global power shifts, and the evolution towards alternative energy sources. It delves into the strategic moves of nations in the evolving digital and physical landscape.

Geopolitics Technology and AI Global Economy Energy Transition Cultural and National Identity International Relations Environmental Challenges

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Power transitions: Britain, America, China

9 implied HN points • 07 Jun 25
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Energy Climate International relations Power Dynamics
  1. Geopolitics drives changes in energy sources, and this isn't just about climate; it's about power. The race to find new energy solutions can change global dominance.
  2. Historically, shifts in energy use have transformed world leaders. Britain rose to power with coal and steam, followed by America with electricity and factories.
  3. We may be on the brink of a new energy transition with solar power and AI. This could reshape global power dynamics again, just like past energy revolutions.

Four waves of modernity

3 implied HN points • 02 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Modernity Philosophy Intellectual history Social theory
  1. Europe played a key role in changing and destroying old ideas and systems. This led to new ways of thinking and governance.
  2. The shift brought about major changes in power dynamics, where traditional structures were challenged and replaced.
  3. This transformation wasn't just about politics; it also involved deep changes in culture and philosophy that still influence us today.

Artificial intelligence and world building

4 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence World Building Geopolitics Software Development Data Privacy
  1. AI is not just about creating smart apps; it's about building entire virtual worlds that can change our reality. This changes how we think about what intelligence really is.
  2. The recent success of the Chinese company DeepSeek shows that smaller companies can challenge big tech by making powerful AI accessible and affordable for everyone.
  3. The models we use, like AI, are shaped by their creators and can have hidden biases. This means the reality we see through AI is influenced by the values and choices of those who build them.
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China and the Silicon Shield

2 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
  1. The Western allies aimed to cut off Russia's access to essential chips during the war in Ukraine.
  2. It was crucial for Taiwan to participate in the imposed sanctions.
  3. China emerged as an alternative supplier for Russia amid the chip crisis.

Will the yuan replace the dollar?

1 implied HN point • 10 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Economics
  1. Countries and investors need easy access to buy and sell yuan internationally.
  2. Chinese authorities are reluctant to open the capital account and have a flexible exchange rate.
  3. Yuan replacing the dollar depends on China's willingness to make economic changes.

Dialectics of Offset

1 implied HN point • 08 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Defense Innovation Military
  1. Technology is a force multiplier in warfare, helping to offset numerical advantages of adversaries.
  2. Secretary of Defense Harold Brown introduced the concept of using technology to counter the large Soviet nuclear arsenal.
  3. The potential of technology to balance power dynamics was highlighted in the context of warfare.

The crisis of 2023. Battle for the kernel

1 implied HN point • 23 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Global Crisis
  1. The global environment in 2023 is more complex compared to past crises like 1997, 2008, and 2020 due to deeper issues related to controlling the price level.
  2. Printing money may not solve problems like the availability of essential resources such as oil and wheat.
  3. Think of the prices of money as the application layer of the system.