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Technology & Democracy Project

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The New Nanocosm

A panel representing companies on the leading edge of technology applications discusses emerging technologies holding great promise for human prosperity — from the conversion of waste to clean energy; to the production of graphene for a multitude of uses including building materials, lubricants, composites and coatings, sensors, and energy harvesting and storage; to revolutionary nanorobotic machines that can target and Read More ›

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Is the Future Really on the Chain?

Sam Yilmaz, COO of Bloccelerate, moderates a panel featuring Wyatt Robinson, Gregory Meredith, William Dembski, and John DeVadoss, which explores the utility of blockchain technology in diverse applications — from cryptocurrency to legal contracts, non-fungible tokens, and communications.

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China Decoupling

Andre Fuetsch, former CTO of AT&T, interviews Keith Krach, former U.S. Undersecretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, about U.S./China relations, Chinese technology, and Krach’s “trust principle,” which emphasizes democratic values such as respect for the rule of law, property, press, human rights, and national sovereignty; protection of labor and the environment, and standards for transparency, integrity, and reciprocity, Read More ›

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Friends group having addicted fun together using smartphones - Hands detail sharing content on social network with mobile smart phone - Technology concept with people millennials online with cellphone
Friends group having addicted fun together using smartphones - Hands detail sharing content on social network with mobile smart phone - Technology concept with people millennials online with cellphone

Put Your Phone Away and Let Your Mind Wander

In today’s information-laden age, why not kick off 2023 by making the time to just think? It’s a simple practice that can enhance your direction, sense of purpose and human intimacy — the very basics of a meaningful life. Read More ›
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Charging modern electric cars from station outdoors
Charging modern electric cars from station outdoors

Are Electric Vehicles The Solution to Curbing Automobile Emissions? 

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have been proposed as at least a partial solution to climate change. However, those who advocate for BEVs often discuss the pros of these types of vehicles while rarely making mention of their cons. Read More ›
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Sunset view of airplane on airport runway under dramatic sky in Hobart,Tasmania, Australia. Aviation technology and world travel concept.
Sunset view of airplane on airport runway under dramatic sky in Hobart,Tasmania, Australia. Aviation technology and world travel concept.

Torquemada Airways: Flying Today’s Unfriendly Skies

A recent newspaper article lamented the end of what it called the “Golden Age of Travel” having ended with the pandemic, airport, and train station chaos, and soaring costs. Read More ›