The Obsession In the 1630s, the Netherlands was gripped by what historians now call Tulip Mania, arguably the world's first recorded speculative financial bubble. Tulips had arrived in Europe from the Ottoman Empire in the late 1500s, and the Dutch became... Continue Reading →
"Would you die for him?"The question hung in the cold air, sharp and unyielding like the edge of a blade. Maya stared at the man before her, his face partially obscured by the flickering glow of the single candle between... Continue Reading →
In the 20th century, trains, electricity and radio were used to fashion Nazi and communist dictatorships, but also to foster liberal democracies and free markets. In the 21st century, AI will open up an even wider spectrum of possibilities. Deciding which of... Continue Reading →
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