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No Green Future without Economic Prosperity

No Green Future without Economic Prosperity

Germany, the EU’s largest economy, is once again forced to bear the label “Europe’s sick man”.

The Thin Veneer

The Thin Veneer

The Dutch primatologist Frans de Waal coined the term “veneer theory” in his book “Our Inner Ape” in 2005.

The Knights of Free Speech

The Knights of Free Speech

Get ready for a showdown: Will the US’ take on the EU’s ‘Democracy Shield’ and challenge the EU’s censorious attitude in 2025 onwards?

Lost in the Haze: The Sense-Making Crisis

Lost in the Haze: The Sense-Making Crisis

Imagine a world where the very foundations of knowledge are in question.

Trust - best built on solid ground

Trust - best built on solid ground

TL;DR: J.D. Vance recently observed that many in the Democratic Party are attempting to manufacture trust from the top down, neglecting the fact that genuine trust is often born from grassroots connections.

Technology that protects

Technology that protects

The Swedish government recently rejected the Transport Administration’s proposal for average speed cameras.

AI as magic goggles

AI as magic goggles

Navigating today’s complex information landscape can be a daunting task. Algorithms, bot armies, censorship authorities, and trolls contribute to a thick fog of disinformation, reminiscent of the industrial smog that once shrouded the Ruhr Valley in Germany.

The mathematics of trust (in the media)

The mathematics of trust (in the media)

A recent wedding celebration for Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Ã…kesson resulted in controversy, as one of the guests in attendance was reportedly linked to organized crime.