Tag: Progress

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly advanced and embedded in our daily lives, a new generation of systems has emerged that can engage in natural language conversations like humans. These so-called “Conversational AI” technologies promise tremendous benefits but also pose nove...

Artificial intelligence (AI) will facilitate progress in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The realization that STEM is the root of power on Earth will gradually end the myth of “white” superiority. The history of England shows how STEM transformed an island inhabited by...

Call me old fashioned, but I like my white billionaires to employ a Dr. Evil, James Bond-esque style of villainy. Self-driving electric vehicles, deep sea exploration in remote-controlled sardine cans, space tourism for the wealthy (black and brown countries are going out of style, duh) just to name...

The Supreme Court verdict about Nigeria’s presidential election drew varying reactions from different quarters; those who saw themselves on the winning side, and those who saw themselves on the other side. Without doubt, no-one wants to experience ‘defeat’. The kind of emotions ...

Ina world that strives for progress and inclusivity, embracing feminism is a call to action for everyone, regardless of gender. While the feminist movement has made significant strides in recent years, there’s still work to be done, and men play a crucial role in this journey. In this article,...

On May 26th, I shut the door to my classroom for the last time. I took one final look around before shutting the door. When the door closed, I checked to make sure it was locked. In my small bag, I carried the few personal belongings that had been in my desk and made my way down the hallway for the ...

When I first arrived in the US at age 30, I owed more than I owned. Planning for retirement was nowhere on my radar. Over time, things changed to the point that I could afford to retire tomorrow. I won’t, because I’d have to make compromises I prefer to avoid, because I enjoy what ...

Rio de Janeiro is a city that is as easy to love as Paris. Although I am now returned to Portland after my two and a half weeks in Brazil, the enchantment of Rio has not yet fully worn off, and I hope to carry it with me for as long as I can hang on to it — preferably until I can return, altho...