Summary For decades, solar energy was the “technology of the future”. Always promising, yet perpetually stuck in the shadow of coal and gas. But as we move through 2026, the script has flipped. Solar isn’t just a part of the energy mix; it is becoming the backbone of the global power grid. From the shifting…
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Summary Imagine a school day where traditional academic instruction is condensed into just two hours, leaving the rest of the day free for passion projects, life skills workshops, and hands on experiences. This is the premise of Alpha Schools, a rapidly expanding network of private micro schools in USA that is challenging the conventions of…
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Summary For most of our lives, we have relied on a simple rule: if you see a person speaking with your own eyes and hear them with your own ears, you can be reasonably sure that what you are witnessing is real. However, we have entered a new era where digital technology can now convincingly…
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Summary Listed below is what’s now possible. However, most companies will lag in the uptake of this technology. As always there will be a small number of successful front runners leading the way. The year 2026 is set to be a watershed moment for humanity, marking the point where “experimental” technology becomes “everyday” reality. As…
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Summary The prospect of developing Alzheimer’s (a majority component of Dementia which covers all brain diseases) is like foreseeing a slow execution. This blog explains the work that has been done in the last seven years and it looks promising. The latest development is a trial by Caladrix, particularly with their focus on neuro regeneration…
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Summary The Digital Battlefield: Why cyber warfare is the future of conflict. We are entering an era where the most devastating attacks may not involve a single bullet, but rather lines of code. Cyber warfare, once a niche concern, is rapidly evolving into a primary instrument of state power, promising to be both more effective…
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Summary This blog is based on information supplied by: Jimmy Tepper Outreach Director |classactionu.org email: jimmy@classactionu-outreach.org For those of you who live in USA, use the references detailed in classactionu.org/data-breach/types/senior-scams/ The term “senior scam,” often legally known as elder fraud, refers to a scheme deliberately targeting seniors and seeking to take advantage of their…
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Summary I attempted to write a blog on this subject, but I can do no better than paste “verbatim” this blog so well written by Adam Dorr from Rethink X: By Adam Dorr What does it mean to “live like a king”? This expression has long captured humanity’s aspiration for the ultimate in material comfort…
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Summary For centuries, China has achieved monumental construction, from the Great Wall across its northern terrain to the intricate canal systems that once fueled its economic heart. However, the last few decades have seen a civil engineering revolution in China, unlike any seen before in human history. With speed and ambition, China is transforming its…
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Summary We are at a thrilling and perhaps daunting moment in human history. The phrase “warp speed” once related to science fiction, but today is an apt descriptor for the dizzying pace of technological change. What once took centuries, then decades, now occurs in years, sometimes even months. This isn’t just an acceleration; it’s an…
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Summary For generations, the education system has largely operated on a ‘one size fits all’ model. Students, with their diverse learning styles, paces and interests, are often taught the same material in the same way, with the hope that the majority will absorb and understand. While dedicated teachers tirelessly strive to cater to individual needs,…
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Summary Humanoid robots, designed to resemble and interact like humans will transform industry.. First movers using them will gain the advantage. Robots now cost between $US20,000 and $US100,000, depending on sophistication. At present, the cost of operating them is between $US10,000 and $US50,000 per annum. Both these costs will drop dramatically with widespread use. Unlike…
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Summary We live in the age of plastic. It’s everywhere, from packaging to the clothes we wear. This comes at a cost. One example is the presence of microplastics in our brains and bloodstreams. The particles are smaller than 5 mm in our blood. They are much smaller to enable passage through the blood brain…
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Summary A previous blog explained quantum computing: see Quantum Basics Since then, three major breakthroughs have occurred. They are: Certain problems can be solved by quantum computers in seconds. These problems would take the world’s best supercomputers thousands of years. With the 3rd breakthrough above, maybe billions of years! It seems Super Intelligent AI (SAI)…
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Summary Absorbing the news on TV and the newspapers makes most people despondent about the world’s future, but bad news sells and we are flooded with it instantaneously. There was an encouraging opinion piece in the SMH on Wednesday, the 8th of January by Matt Wade, entitled “It’s OK, the world is not going to…
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Summary ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence) is predicted to occur before 2030. (AI is a general term for all types, viz., AGI, ASI and the Singularity) Are we ready for ASI? The ramifications for the world are enormous and the general public is mainly oblivious! The video below deals mainly with AGI which is Artificial General…
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Summary Humans are concerned about any new technology. This is understandable as the fight or flight reaction in our genes makes us cautious about anything new. No technology is perfect on day one, so people seize on any deficiencies, but these are usually fixed quickly. Otherwise, the technology may not survive, causing a loss of…
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