Category: Business and Technology

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Business and Technology, Finance and Markets, Podcast

What is Behind Bitcoin’s Recent Rally?

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has caught the world’s attention (again). Infamous for its volatility, it has faced scepticism from institutions and finance leaders. However, during the last year alone, Bitcoin has jumped from lows of $4000 to highs of almost $42000. What explains the eye-catching increases? Bitcoin was created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto at a time when the world was experiencing … Continue reading What is Behind Bitcoin’s Recent Rally?

Unknown's avatarAaryan HariaLeave a comment
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Business and Technology, Geography

The Rise of GM Crops

As of 2016, the global economic benefits of genetically modified crops surpassed $150 billion. Considering the first engineered crop was developed by Calgene in 1994, this progress is simply incredible. Although having caused quite a stir when first released publicly, the farmers, and even consumers, have grown fond of these new innovations. It goes without saying that the latest scientific breakthroughs are rigorously tested, which … Continue reading The Rise of GM Crops

Unknown's avatarWilliam SteelLeave a comment
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Business and Technology, Environment

3D-printed Food

On the 1st April 2016, the Guardian newspaper published an April Fool’s article describing the Foodini – “the first 3D-food printer to print all types of real, fresh, nutritious foods”. Many people smirked actually tempted to buy. But it wasn’t a joke. 3D food printing is no sci-fi experiment or Wallace & Gromit invention. Today 3D food printers actually exist and are coming to your … Continue reading 3D-printed Food

Unknown's avatarEtonomicsLeave a comment
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Business and Technology

Coronavirus: The iceberg that could sink the cruise industry

In today’s economic climate, where most of the world is stuck at home and groups larger than a small family are banned, it would seem logical that the first industries to struggle would be ones based on travel and/or large gatherings of people. So, cruise liners, being the perfect blend of the two with an average of 3,000 guests per ship, look like they may … Continue reading Coronavirus: The iceberg that could sink the cruise industry

Unknown's avatarNoah Klemmer DomonkosLeave a comment
Business and Technology

The Rise of Automation: Why it will be different this time

In the past, technological innovation had led to higher worker productivity, which led to rising wages, which led to increased purchasing power for workers, which led to higher demand, which led to more innovation to meet that demand. Innovation has made our lives easier. With the Industrial Revolution, people shifted into factory jobs from agriculture and as automation became more advanced, humans again shifted, this … Continue reading The Rise of Automation: Why it will be different this time

Unknown's avatarJakub BiszczanikLeave a comment
Business and Technology

The Hyper-Digitalisation of Covid-19

“A reminder that the virus does not discriminate, we are all at risk.” These were the words UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove presented to the public when Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus. Covid-19 may not discriminate but it certainly impacts individuals, companies, and countries differently, for better or worse. Despite the unrelenting news about suffering and hardships as countries struggle to … Continue reading The Hyper-Digitalisation of Covid-19

Unknown's avatarJeremy ToussaintLeave a comment
Business and Technology, China

China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Elements

China’s quick recovery from Covid-19 has sparked concerns about the country’s increasing geopolitical power. The crisis has exacerbated anti-Chinese rhetoric which has encouraged Western firms to lessen their reliance on Chinese goods and services. However, somewhat worryingly, this isn’t possible in one increasingly important market: the market for rare earth elements (REEs), which plays a crucial role in the production of most electronic goods- everything … Continue reading China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Elements

Unknown's avatarJoseph MenellLeave a comment
Business and Technology

The New Age of Work

Work is central to humanity. It governs our purpose and use of time; without it we would lose all sense of hierarchy and social solidarity. Not only is it vital to individuals and their livelihoods, it is also a central part of culture and societies internationally, with work being a staple of social order and status. Nations and communities who productively employ people are usually … Continue reading The New Age of Work

Unknown's avatarLudovico MazzocchiLeave a comment
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Business and Technology

The Data Revolution

The rapid increase in global data production that is currently taking the world by storm is by no means a recent phenomenon. Indeed, ever since the very earliest stages of mankind’s existence, data in some form has been the metric used to evaluate almost everything, from decisions regarding the implementation of new technologies to deciding on the most suitable design for a product. It is … Continue reading The Data Revolution

Unknown's avatarThomas MarshLeave a comment
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Business and Technology, Finance and Markets

The Bitcoin Bubble

In 2008 the first cryptocurrency Bitcoin was launched. While still providing a means for exchanges and the store of value, cryptocurrencies have the distinct advantage of being decentralised as opposed to the more typical fiat currencies (e.g. the US Dollar) which rely on banks and governments to declare it legal tender and maintain its value. However, Bitcoin has the advantage of cutting out the ‘middle-man’ … Continue reading The Bitcoin Bubble

Unknown's avatarJeremy Toussaint1 Comment