What does the reproductive strategy of the water flea tell us about investing? Reproduction without sex doesn't sound like too much fun to our human ears, yet it’s a strategy that has worked for billions of years for many organisms.…
When it comes to problem-solving, humans are adept at creating solutions to a multitude of problems. What if the best solutions were found not by brainstorming but by observing nature? From the quantum level to the cosmological, nature is a…
Before Prometheus stole fire, the symbol of technology, he consulted with Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Hephaestus, the god of fire, tried to force his attentions on Athena & ended up as the father of Erichthonius, a monster. The monster…
It is clear that we are still in the early stages of AI adoption. It is also clear that like every other man-made tool, AI will be used for all sorts of purposes including the pursuit of power and profit.…
The spread of COVID-19 through continents and communities is a recent example of the humanitarian challenge that accompanies globalization. From supporting the victims and their families, to supporting workers affected by decreased demand for products and services to developing a vaccine…
The coronavirus pandemic forces our leaders to consider public health choices with serious economic and political consequences. At the core of this decision is a challenging cost-benefit analysis: How many lives is an economy worth? Beware of Selection Bias All…
There is a lot of pain, frustration, and anxiety at the moment as a result of the death of George Floyd - an African-American who died in Minneapolis while in police custody a week ago. Scientific literature suggests that the…
The death of George Floyd has mobilised tens of thousands of protesters who have been sheltering-in-place and social distancing for months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These protests have inspired many to revisit, re-think and re-imagine their understanding of the…
"Today, brands must integrate a higher purpose that aligns with the values of their consumers. They must act as contributors to society, not just as employers and purveyors of goods and services." - Simon Mainwaring In an era where consumers…
The digital age has revolutionized the way we live, work, and learn. However, a significant portion of the global population remains excluded from this revolution, facing a stark digital divide. This lack of access to technology and the internet creates…
