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Top Links 587 The American tech R&D surge. The last minute trip to Angola. Missing the Merkel-Obama years & asphyxiatory violence.

Chartbook • 529 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Research Innovation Corporate Economics Global
  1. The American tech industry has seen a big increase in research and development recently. This growth is helping to drive innovation and improve technology.
  2. There was a recent important visit to Angola, which may signify growing international ties or interests. Such trips can highlight shifts in foreign policy or economic focus.
  3. Many people are reflecting on the past leadership of Merkel and Obama. They are compared to current times, hinting at lessons learned or changes in political climate.

What we learned at Davos 2024: global aristocracy intends on 'Rebuilding Trust' through censorship and surveillance

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3950 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Global Surveillance Censorship Climate China
  1. The global elite at Davos aim to 'Rebuild Trust' through censorship and surveillance.
  2. Davos lacks real debate as participants are vetted for conformity to agenda narratives.
  3. Davos 2024 focused on familiar topics like climate change and stakeholder capitalism.

So They're Experimenting With Military Robots In Gaza Now

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1550 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Military Technology Ethics Global Warfare
  1. Military operations are used to test new war machinery, putting human lives at risk for the benefit of empire managers and the military-industrial complex.
  2. Gaza is being used as a testing ground for military robots and autonomous weapons systems, raising concerns about dehumanization and widespread killing.
  3. The practice of using conflict zones like Gaza, Ukraine, and Africa as testing grounds for new weapons and technology is common, allowing for improvements and profit in the global arms industry.

Chartbook 251: In the beginning was Napoleon

Chartbook • 1945 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
💾 History Europe Warfare Economy Global
  1. Napoleon's era of warfare was on a larger scale and more organized than previous conflicts in Europe.
  2. The Napoleonic wars had a significant impact on the economies of France, Britain, and the wider world, affecting trade and prices globally.
  3. Napoleon's ambitions and successes led to massive counter-acting forces, reshaping European power dynamics and economy, with Britain emerging as a financial and naval powerhouse.
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Seeing Beyond The Hype Of That One Neurotech Startup

NEUROTECH FUTURES • 119 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Neurotech Health Innovation Regulation Global
  1. Patient advocates are crucial in guiding advancements in brain-computer interface technology towards impacting those with physical impairments.
  2. Drawing parallels with established markets like Deep Brain Stimulation can offer insights into the future of BCI companies' commercial and regulatory pathways.
  3. Understanding the global landscape of BCI technology involves examining regulations, national interests, and technological advancements in different countries.

Is The Land Of The Rising Sun Finally On The Rise?

Japan Economy Watch • 319 implied HN points • 25 Jan 23
🌐 International Economy Global Japan Economic outlook
  1. Experts have mixed opinions about Japan's economic future, with some being optimistic, predicting growth and avoiding recession, while others are more pessimistic, warning of a crisis.
  2. Japan has challenges like wage suppression and resistance to change, but also opportunities for economic revival through societal megatrends like entrepreneurship and e-commerce.
  3. The government needs to support and capitalize on these opportunities in order to avoid missing out on potential economic growth and progress.

Re-Introduction

Interconnected • 385 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Politics Cloud Startup Global
  1. The author provides a re-introduction of their background in three phases: US Politics, Foreign Policy, Washington DC; Cloud Infrastructure, Open Source, Startup Operator; Global Lens, GitHub, Investing and Writing.
  2. Their experience ranges from working in the Obama administration, studying law and computer science, to engaging in early stage investing and working at GitHub.
  3. They emphasize the importance of achieving bilingual information symmetry between English and Chinese through their writing.

How AI is Perceived in Different Cultures

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 15 May 24
🎭️ Culture Ethics Perspectives Global Community Inequality
  1. Different cultures perceive AI ethics differently: Western cultures focus on individual privacy, Eastern cultures prioritize social harmony, Global South concerns focus on inclusivity and fairness, and Indigenous cultures prioritize cultural heritage and environmental relationships.
  2. Cultural perspectives on AI vary: Western cultures see it as an economic advantage, Asian cultures prioritize community well-being, Indigenous cultures view AI through ecological knowledge, and African cultures focus on economic growth.
  3. Global adaptation of AI faces challenges: Developing nations may struggle due to high operational costs, liberal world order fracturing affects governance, and the future of AI adoption presents both opportunities and hurdles.

The German pandemic ends as scheduled; nothing will ever be the same

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 293 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Government Global Public Health
  1. The German pandemic is ending on a schedule set in the fall, not because the virus is less dangerous or vaccines have fixed everything.
  2. The pandemic restrictions and measures have shown that with the right media campaign, a country can be controlled and freedoms suspended, regardless of laws.
  3. The end of the pandemic doesn't mean an instant return to 'normal' or guarantees of freedom; the effects and memories will last.

S&T - New Horizons: The UK’s Global Science Strategy Beyond Horizon Europe (Jan 2023)

James W. Phillips' Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🔬 Science Technology Research Innovation Engineering Global
  1. The UK needs to benchmark itself against global science leaders for investment and performance.
  2. Science and technology have become more interdisciplinary and institutions need to adapt to support this.
  3. Identifying niches for exploitation and creating new institutions focused on empowering junior researchers is crucial for UK's success.

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Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Repair Community Ecology Global Economics
  1. Right to repair is a common sense issue that is supported by the general public as it is a fairly simple concept that people can relate to.
  2. The right to repair movement goes beyond just fixing phones and computers; it touches on labor, ecological systems, and technology, providing a critical lens to view larger societal problems.
  3. Repair is a global concern that transcends national and cultural boundaries, highlighting its universal importance as a human activity.

Weekly Retrospective #6

Novum Newsletter • 84 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
📰 News Global State Politics Social
  1. The author is putting their weekly review series on hold to focus on other writing projects.
  2. The newsletter is being reorganized to make it easier to navigate, with sections like Global, State & Politics, and Social.
  3. The author expresses gratitude for the subscribers and provides an overview of the newsletter's categories.

The Otonomist - April 2023 Issue

The Otonomist • 39 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
💼 Business Blockchain Investing Regulations Entrepreneurship Global
  1. Otonomos is opening up equity for users and community to invest, with a focus on favorable terms, online process, compliance with laws, transparency, and crypto payments.
  2. OtoCo introduces blockchain-native Swiss Association for decentralized projects, offering easy onchain management and legal anchor outside the U.S.
  3. Web3 entrepreneurs and investors in the U.S. are facing regulatory uncertainties, prompting considerations of international options for operations or investments.

Public holidays as global travel guide

The Global Jigsaw • 19 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Global Celebrations Traditions Cultural Diversity Demographics
  1. Public holidays around the world can provide insights into a country's culture, history, and societal values.
  2. In Japan, public holidays like 'Coming-of-Age Day' and 'Respect for the Elderly Day' reflect traditions, aging demographics, and societal changes.
  3. Celebrating diversity in public holidays can enhance cultural understanding and appreciation.

Wonders of our World #3: Undersea Cables

Of All Trades • 6 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Global Infrastructure Economy Society
  1. Undersea cables are critical for global communication, commerce, and collaboration, carrying majority of international data traffic.
  2. The evolution of undersea cables from telegraph to fiber-optic technology has significantly increased data capacity, reliability, and speed.
  3. The undersea cable network is a remarkable feat of human engineering, showcasing global interconnectedness and the importance of unseen digital infrastructure.

Revolutionary Proposal Emerges for Effective AI Governance

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Governance Regulation Ethics Innovation Global
  1. A groundbreaking proposal suggests regulating AI systems directly, instead of just the companies developing AI tools, for adaptive and self-regulating AI governance.
  2. There's a need to bridge the gap between humans and AI by incorporating core technical standards into AI, enabling compliance with societal norms and values.
  3. The Spatial Web Protocol and Active Inference AI present a novel approach to AI governance, offering self-regulating AI systems and real-time compliance with laws through machine-readable models.

I’ll Have What She’s Having

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination COVID-19 Family Community Global
  1. CDC has acknowledged minimal risk for vaccinated individuals, allowing mask removal indoors and outdoors except in certain scenarios like public transportation.
  2. Vaccinating teens can contribute to returning to normalcy quicker, as vaccines are proven safe and effective in this age group.
  3. Vaccinating children helps protect the community by limiting the spread of the virus, preventing mutation, and creating stronger immunity overall.