The World Isn’t Getting Worse, We’re Just Getting More Connected

Racism, xenophobia, bigotry and sexism have always been there, it’s just that we can see them more clearly now.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyFebruary 2, 2017CONNECTION

How to be a Thought Leader on the 'Future of Work'

Seems like everyone's got an opinion about the future of work these days, from journalists to startup founders. Unfortunately most of the writing is lazy and a lot of the material gets recycled. We're here to help you get past all of that!

Looking to the FutureAngus HerveyJanuary 19, 2017future of work, AUTOMATION

Innovation In Space: An Astronomical Feat

'A disruptor is only a bad thing if you didn't see it coming.'

Disruptive TechnologiesTanushree RaoJanuary 18, 2017future of work, space, VR/AR/MR, artificial intelligence, robotics, DIGITISATIONComment

99 Reasons 2016 Was a Good Year

Bad news is a bubble, too.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyDecember 5, 2016PROGRESSION, energy, social impact, health, law and order, media Comment

The Rise of Global Education

90% of the world's children are now learning to read and write - and we're teaching them in new ways too

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyNovember 28, 2016human progress, education, CONNECTIONComment

4 Everyday Actions That Can Create Social Change

We, for one, don't have to welcome our new overlords.

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoNovember 24, 2016media, PROGRESSION, human progress, the next economy, social impactComment

The Left Brain/Right Brain Divide is a Myth

It's time to get rid of it

Virtual Reality for the Mildly Curious

This is not just a new toy for the geeks.

Disruptive TechnologiesAngus HerveyOctober 13, 2016VR/AR/MR, INTUITION, mediaComment

Augmented Reality: The Bassline

Augmented reality and virtual reality are awesome. We hope this tune takes you back to memories of every American pub ever.

The BasslineTanushree RaoOctober 12, 2016INTUITION, VR/AR/MR, education, agriculture, healthComment

Why Diversity Matters in Tech

The tech industry is one of the least diverse on earth. It needs to change.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyOctober 6, 2016the next economy, REORGANISATION, social impactComment

The Transformation of Techno-Socio Systems

Our modern economy relies on huge centralised databases owned by large corporate or government organisations. That's about to change.

Looking to the FutureAngus HerveySeptember 16, 2016the next economy, DIGITISATION, social impact, financeComment

Machine Learning: The Bassline

From mental health services for refugees to smart bins that monitor waste, AI is bringing about the next economy. So, we wrote a song about it. Obviously.

The BasslineTanushree RaoAugust 15, 2016artificial intelligence, robotics, AUTOMATIONComment

We Don't Know What Technology Is

... but we do know what it's NOT

Looking to the FutureAngus HerveyAugust 11, 2016human progress, social impact

3D Printing for the Mildly Curious

We can pretty much print in any material now – from human stem cells to asteroids.

Disruptive TechnologiesAngus HerveyJuly 27, 20163D printing, future of work, MATERIAL MANIPULATION, healthComment

When Technology Calls, Street Vendors Answer

The WhatsApp notifications begin around 6am, when customers catch their first glimpse of today’s special dosa—paneer masala dosa with onion thokku.

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoJuly 25, 2016CONNECTION, the next economy, social impact, financeComment

6 Brilliant Conspiracies About Pokémon Go

Why millennials, parents, the internet and the elderly all talking about Pokémon Go

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoJuly 23, 2016the next economy, CONNECTION, social impactComment

This is How We Feed 7.4 Billion People Every Day

This year, global hunger dropped to its lowest point in 25 years. What’s more, it’s about to fall to its lowest point ever.

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoJuly 20, 2016agriculture, REGENERATION, artificial intelligenceComment

Three Things to Ask Yourself Before Freaking Out About the State of the World

Before you despair, perhaps we could encourage you to ask three simple questions the next time you encounter a bad news story.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJuly 12, 2016the next economy, PROGRESSION, mediaComment

The Decline of War

We are experiencing one of the least discussed, yet most remarkable cultural shifts of all time: war, one of our species’ most abiding and defining social practices, is at its lowest ebb ever.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJune 23, 2016the next economy, PROGRESSION, mediaComment

Karma at the Bottom of a Spray Can

If you live in an English-speaking country then a lot of the ‘international news’ you consume comes from a pretty limited range of sources.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJune 9, 2016the next economy, PROGRESSION, media Comments