The Economics of Desire
It is the season of offers again, though “season” now feels like an understatement. White Friday sales roll into Thanksgiving discounts, which blend seamlessly into Black Friday, Cyber Monday, UAE National Day promotions, Christmas bundles, and early New Year deals. What once felt like occasional retail events have evolved into a continuous carousel of persuasion. […]
Is AI creating a new ‘Cold War’?
Introduction In high school, we were often given creative projects that go beyond just learning formulas or dates. The idea was to be able to think for yourself, have an opinion and be able to defend it. Talking and writing about historical figures, favourite authors or recreating pivotal moments in world history. Now generally, (since […]
The Dichotomy of Technology
This week I was at Token2049, one of the biggest blockchain technology events out there. I met founders, coders, evangelists, and experts — all buzzing with excitement over blockchain and its vast array of use cases. Peer-to-peer transactions, digital wallets, real-world asset tokenization, cryptocurrency — the applications are endless. And so is the promise. At […]
From ‘Search Queries’ to AI Answers
We have evolved in the way data is recorded, presented and perceived. From the invention of the printing press in 1440 to fax machines to modern day computers to smartphones. This evolution unfolded over centuries, gradually reaching the average consumer. Now, we stand at the cusp of another major shift: from web applications to AI […]