Economy
Cryptocurrencies replacing traditional fiat currencies; wealth inequality; the economic impact of automation and the next industrial revolution—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the economies of the future.
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VR clubs aim to provide a nightlife offering in a virtual environment and possibly become a worthy alternative or replacement for nightclubs.
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The Right to Repair movement wants absolute consumer control on how they want their products fixed.
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As more people start using interconnected devices in their homes and work, what are the risks involved?
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https://qz.com/india/2187340/india-allows-trade-settlements-in-rupees-to-save-foreign-exchange/
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Quartz
However, this route will be restricted to Russia for now.
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As more threats emerge due to climate change, climate activism is growing interventionist branches.
FUTURE TIMELINE
263 Predictions COUNTRY FORECASTS
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Human microchipping may impact everything from medical treatments to online payments.
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Researchers acknowledge that emphatic technology may help humans cope with daily life, but they also caution against its limitations and potential misuse.
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Artificial intelligence in game development can fine-tune and speed up the process of producing better games.
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http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21601027-worlds-sake-and-its-own-china-needs-change-way-it-builds-and-runs-its
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Economist
For the world’s sake, and its own, China needs to change the way it builds and runs its cities
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Most dams worldwide were not originally built to produce hydropower, but a recent study has suggested that these dams are an untapped source of clean electricity.
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https://www.jacobinmag.com/2016/11/education-reform-inequality-jobs-economy/
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Jacobin Magazine
Better education won't fix inequalities rooted in capitalism.
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https://venturebeat.com/2017/12/19/estonia-wants-its-own-cryptocurrency-called-estcoin-in-bid-to-become-global-ico-hub/
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Venture Beat
When it comes to reinventing government for the digital age, Estonia seems to be already living in the future. But now the country is on the verge of taking a radical new step by becoming the first nation to launch its own cryptocurrency.
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https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/02/what-will-global-gdp-look-like-in-2030
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World Economic Forum
This visualisation shows the growth of global GDP and its distribution, looking at the US, China and India.
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AgTech investments will help farmers bring their agricultural practices into the 21st century, leading to better produce and higher profits.
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https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/strategy/covid-19-shared-services-future.html
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Deloitte
COVID-19 has provided some insights into future opportunities for shared services organizations to consider as they seek to thrive in a
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https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/tech-trends/2021/digital-supply-chain-transformation.html
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Deloitte
Future-focused manufacturers, retailers, and distributors are exploring ways to transform the supply chain cost center into a customer-focused driver of value.
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Scientists are exploring an affordable, accessible, and more compact method of monitoring the Earth from low orbit.
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https://www.sdcexec.com/software-technology/article/21205533/soti-inc-how-iot-and-robotics-are-evolving-to-benefit-the-supply-chain
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SDC Executive
To guarantee the highest value from robotics investments, businesses must effectively converge business-critical IoRT and other IoT endpoints into a holistic and secure supply chain management ecosystem.
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https://medium.com/sequoia-capital/the-sequoia-fund-patient-capital-for-building-enduring-companies-9ed7bcd6c7da
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Medium
The creative spirits. The underdogs. The resolute. The independent thinkers. The fighters and the true believers. This ethos describes the founders we partner with, as well as Sequoia’s relentless…
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http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2013/07/new-rent-laws-aim-keep-paris-becoming-only-rich/6187/
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CityLab
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https://singularityhub.com/2021/06/11/waymo-self-driving-trucks-will-soon-start-moving-freight-across-texas/
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Singularity Hub
The first route they’ll drive is between Houston and Fort Worth, which Waymo claims is one of the most highly utilized freight corridors in the country.
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https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/01/22/1467/will-people-ditch-cash-for-cryptocurrency-japan-is-about-to-find-out/
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MIT Technology Review
Japan’s citizens have an expensive habit: paying for things with cash. Most payments in the world’s third largest economy involve paper bills and metal coins. That sets Japan far apart from China and South Korea, where various “cashless” electronic payment schemes dominate, as well as the West, where credit and debit cards are much more…