Venetian, young and farming: three lessons from the new generation of Italian farmers on agri-food sustainabilityJulia Rijssenbeek and Maya Turolla turn the spotlight on young farmers championing the transition to sustainable food systems. 15min ·Society
2 min·EconomicsEmerging markets face tough financial challengesWill emerging markets' recovery be halted by increasing financial problems?1 min·TechnologyTechnology on a leashBy sharing ownership and control with producers and governments, our smart devices are no longer what they seem2 min·PoliticsPolitics should focus more on the Good LifeHow can we reinstate the concept of the Good without downplaying the systemic risks threatening our global society? 2 min·EconomicsThe rise of CBDCsPim Korsten gives a rundown on the opportunities and risks of the rise of central bank digital currencies.1 min·PoliticsAutocracy and the End of HistoryIs the ideological confrontation between the liberal-democratic and autocratic world order on its way to becoming the global political issue of our century?3 min·SocietyRussian digitalization through a Cosmist lensTo understand Russian politics, we need to understand Russian Cosmism, a philosophy that supports the digitalization of the Arctic.
Our take on the latest developments in sustainability2 min·PoliticsWhat is Russia's view on climate change?Melting ice caps in the Arctic are incentivizing Russia’s exploitation and extraction of natural resources representing the last straw of the Anthropocene. 2 min·PoliticsThe energy transition is not a hobbyWith the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, we have to face the fact that our dependence on fossil fuels poses a structural problem.1 min·SocietyAccording to the IPCC, we are failingThe IPCC urges us to rethink our climate adaptation and mitigation plans. Can we still be on time to stop the climate from changing?
An introduction to the StackLearn more about our framework that helps us understand the anatomy of digital systems.11min ·Technology
4min·EconomicsRussia’s strategic exploitation of the ArcticA long-standing resource-dependent economy, a melting Arctic, and technical capabilities have thrown the Arctic into the spotlight for Russia’s upcoming economic strategy. 1min·TechnologyA cultural cluster bombWhat will be the lasting impact of the cancellation of Russia?2min·TechnologyDominating the first TikTok warHow the selfie-president and TikTok videos are helping Ukraine dominate social media2min·EconomicsWho pays the price for a resilient economy?Europe is trying to develop a resilient economy that is less reliant on others. Yet, are we willing to the pay the price for our independence?2min·SocietyHow will the pandemic affect the future of edtech?The pandemic has ensured the implementation of edtech in school systems. Will pedagogical or technological aspects be prioritized?11min·SocietyResisting the green goldDeconstructing my purchasing choices: why is it so hard to change behavior?
A beginner's guide to the metaverseBoth praised and feared by many, the 'promises' of the metaverse are highly contentious. Sebastiaan Crul aims to separate the wheat from the chaff.16min ·Technology