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Why We Distrust Technology

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The history of human flourishing is a story of technological progress. From the taming of fire to the Industrial Revolution, our species has found ways to reshape the world, turning scarcity into abundance and hardship into comfort. Yet, when it comes to some of today’s concerns—climate change, food security, deforestation—the instinctive response is rarely technological optimism. Instead, the prevailing narrative emphasises social change: reduc…

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Why We Distrust Technology

The history of human flourishing is a story of technological progress. From the taming of fire to the Industrial Revolution, our species has found ways to reshape the world, turning scarcity into abundance and hardship into comfort. Yet, when it comes to some of today’s concerns—climate change, food security, deforestation—the instinctive response is rarely technological optimism. Instead, the prevailing narrative emphasises social change: reduc…

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Tech giants reignite nuclear dreams to power the digital frontier - DirectorsTalk

Eisenhower once imagined a world where atomic energy would heal rather than harm. Seventy years later, that vision is being reshaped — not by governments, but by the world’s largest tech companies. Their goal isn’t to end hunger or irrigate deserts, but to fuel the relentless growth of data centres powering AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrencies. As demand for clean, consistent energy soars, the nuclear option is back in the spotlight — sleek…

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