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Arthur Ward, computer engineer, writers at times. I am found of my job and technology in general. I write about innovation and sustainable development.
SHARE Saturday, September 9, 2023 The benefits of profit-sharing schemes: Capitalism done differently by Ownership Works
63% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and 40% of American workers have less than $400 in savings. Not only is this level of financial precarity a psychological burden that research shows is the equivalent of losing 13 IQ points, it is also the biggest driver of wealth inequality.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 17, 2022 German defense industry: here come the big guns
By the looks of Germany's defense industry, it seems that German strategy specialists are betting on a massive shift in tomorrow's warfare. While other Western countries are all putting their dollar on interoperability, situational awareness and ruggedness, Germany is taking its own direction, towards extreme sophistication and a stand-alone stance.
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 9, 2018 The false hope of fighting terrorism by going cashless
Among the different responses which could be given to improve security, is the suppression of cash, which is considered a medium of choice for terrorist organizations. The perspective is attractive to some supporters, but numerous experts warn it may be the worst possible solution.
SHARE Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Oil-rich countries want to "burn their waste" but don't know how
Most modern societies are faced with grave challenges of scientifically managing solid waste. The scale of the challenge faced by civic authorities is even bigger in the gulf region, where most countries have highest per-capita waste generation across the world.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, January 31, 2014 Cities and sustainable development: what is coming next?
It is still very new but city planners now have the technology to shift to a more sustainable urbanization. A quick look at the state of the industry today is enough to suggest what urban sustainability might look like in the near future.