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The Danger of Extremism
Let’s face it - we as the human race have to share this world, and
adjust ourselves accordingly.
Each and every societal group, just like...
Laying the Groundwork for Asia’s Technological Revolution
Technological advances and innovations are having a
profound impact on the way people live, interact, and do business. They bring
with them opportunities—not for only enhanced...
Artificial intelligence: Opportunity or job-killer?
There is little doubt artificial intelligence (AI) will play a major role in the future of work – a future that has already begun....
Seize the opportunities of digital technology to improve well-being but also address the risks
Digital technology can improve our lives but it
also poses a major risk of widening social inequality and blocking
opportunities for people without the skills to...
Afghan Women Socio-economic Status and Gender Equality in Afghanistan
Gender inequality refers to unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender. It results from differences in socially determined gender roles and...
Dramatic growth in laws to protect environment, but widespread failure to enforce
The first-ever global assessment of environmental rule of law finds weak enforcement to be a global trend that is exacerbating environmental threats, despite prolific...
Gendered Languages May Play a Role in Limiting Women’s Opportunities
In many developing countries, women face significant barriers to their equal participation in society. While some of these barriers are easy to see, a...
The Marriage of Social Media and Social Justice
The aggressive use of different online platforms during electoral campaigns has made it evident that many political leaders are widely using platforms such as...
How Has the Purpose(s) of American Higher Education Changed Over Time, and Why?
Initially, universities and colleges have been founded on three central promises such as (a) teaching, (b) public services, and (c) conducting academic research (Scott,...
Science and society: Mind the gap
International regulations are failing to keep up with the mind-boggling pace of new scientific discoveries and potential “cowboy” applications.
As we go about our daily...