WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF The use of cash in society is falling and some of the world’s largest central banks are creating new cryptocurrencies and planning for a future without cash. China’s central bank has announced that it’s going ...
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11 facts about world population you might not know
Every year, the world’s population is expanding by 83 million people. Right now, there are around 7.6 billion people in the world. By 2050, there will be just short of 10 billion. But population trends are wildly uneven – some ...
Read More »Why companies should stop keeping employee salaries a secret?
Among the many topics you shouldn’t broach in the workplace, discussing salaries with your coworkers has long been considered one of the biggest offenses. It’s natural to feel squeamish talking about money, particularly when it’s tied to the value of ...
Read More »Can AI Ever Be as Curious as Humans?
Curiosity has been hailed as one of the most critical competencies for the modern workplace. It’s been shown to boost people’s employability. Countries with higher curiosity enjoy more economic and political freedom, as well as higher GDPs. It is therefore ...
Read More »Robots Taking Over The Apparel Production
First big scale shoe robot factory unveiled: Adidas will use machines to make shoes in Germany instead of humans in Asia Adidas, the German maker of sportswear, has announced it will start marketing its first series of shoes manufactured ...
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