If there is one factor critical to the success of all Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, from AI to gene editing, from robotics to nanotech, it is trust in technology govern...
Biotechnology could mitigate humans' impact on the planet through large-scale bio-based interventions aimed at restoring former environmental balances and creating new ones.
There are no short cuts to ensuring privacy, transparency, and innovation.
'Trade surplus good; trade deficit bad' has been a global mantra for centuries. But in reality our obsession with avoiding trade deficits could be negatively impacting growth and jobs.
Consumers generally back the idea of a circular economy, but when it's time to open their wallets, most will hesitate to pay more.
What positive or negative trends are we seeing that serve as deciders in achieving the SDGs?
From deforestation to pandemics, this new tool visualizes planet-scale changes – aiming to bring the discussion about how we treat our home into sharp focus.
Blockchain is an innovative solution, but it is not the solution to all problems.
Entire education systems need to change, and fast, to prepare workers for the jobs of the future.
Submissive female robots, servile voice assistants - does AI need a feminist revolution?
How do we transition from fossil fuels - and can we do it smoothly? In this week’s episode of “A Glimpse into the Future”, we discuss the future of energy.
The first tragedy involving a self-driving car has shaken trust in high tech.
Water security is fundamental to achieving any kind of sustainable economic and human development. The crisis in Cape Town reminds us how vulnerable cities can be to failure in water syst...
Specialists have come up with a set of guiding principles for machine learning based on UN human rights.
The South American nation has a chance for reform at home, but also to play a major role in global politics.
