Monthly Archives: December 2013

Lateral Power

Watch this interesting film about the third Industrial Revolution. What do you think?

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5 Future Technology Predictions from IBM

IBM’s top innovation predictions “that will change our lives” within the next five years: 1.) The classroom will learn you 2.) Buying local will beat online 3.) Doctors will routinely use your DNA to keep you well 4.) A digital … Continue reading

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The side effect of birth control no one ever talks about

Other side effects of birth control include people of all genders living longer and earning more money: Source: upworthy.com

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Change the course

Exactly one year ago, from 8th- 11th December 2012, the Club of Rome has invited 60 young and creative activists, artists, future thinkers, filmmakers, young scientists and members of international (youth) movements from all over the world to Winterthur. In … Continue reading

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What is Peak Oil?

Peak Oil represents the point in time when roughly half of the ultimate available oil has already been used. Many scientists and experts believe that we are very close to the peak of conventional oil today. We may have already … Continue reading

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Our food and agriculture in numbers

The FAO collates and disseminates food and agriculture statistics from approximately 245 countries and 35 regions from 1961 to the present. Agricultural statistics form the basis of policy and decisions, from where to invest and what to grow, to whether … Continue reading

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The link between unemployment and terrorism

Human rights advocate Mohamed Ali fights terrorism with entrepreneurship:

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Ending overfishing

Not only is this animation incredible, it also offers a valuable lesson on the dangers of overfishing:

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