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Inside Afghanistan's cryptocurrency underground as the country plunges into turmoil 22 year-old Farhan Hotak, living in Afghanistan; “ i have very, very, very limited resources to do anything. I’m interested in the crypto world, because I have earned a lot…
In spite of unreliable electricity and internet access, early Afghan Bitcoin adopters are finding creative ways to drive Bitcoin adoption to a population that may best personify Bitcoin's utility as a decentralized, censorship resistant, store of value.
For many Afghans, this week has laid bare the worst-case scenario for a country running on legacy financial rails.
In some ways, it's a perfect test case for the usefulness of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
For many Afghans, this week has laid bare the worst-case scenario for a country running on legacy financial rails.
In some ways, it's a perfect test case for the usefulness of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Afghans Delete Social Media as Taliban Seizes US Surveillance Equipment
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The Epoch Times
Stranded Afghans Delete Social Media as Taliban Seizes US Surveillance Equipment
Concerned that they could be targeted by Taliban online surveillance operations, U.S. Afghan allies are reportedly scrambling in ...
Why protecting privacy is a losing game today
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Brookings
Why protecting privacy is a losing game today—and how to change the game
Cameron Kerry discusses the pressing need for privacy legislation in the U.S., and outlines seven broad principles that should guide any efforts to protect consumer privacy.
Social media should be treated like the tobacco companies
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Medpagetoday
Opinion | Down With the Social Media Platforms
Simply policing misinformation doesn't address the real issue at hand
The Sweden experiment: how no lockdowns led to mental health, healthier economy
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The Telegraph
The Sweden experiment: how no lockdowns led to better mental health, a healthier economy and happier schoolchildren
While Sweden's decision to stay open throughout the pandemic generated international debate, the controversy passed most people in Sweden by
How to deliver constructive feedback in difficult situations
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Productivity Hub
How to Deliver Constructive Feedback in Difficult Situations
“We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel.”―Marshall Rosenberg, As a founder, my biggest regrets revolve around not having difficu…
Monkeys' cosy alliance with wolves looks like domestication
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New Scientist
Monkeys' cosy alliance with wolves looks like domestication
Feeling right at home (Image: Jeff Kerby. Project funding: National Geographic) In the alpine grasslands of eastern Africa, Ethiopian wolves and gelada monkeys are giving peace a chance. The geladas – a type of baboon – tolerate wolves wandering…
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On the link between great thinking and obsessive walking
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Literary Hub
On the Link Between Great Thinking and Obsessive Walking
Moreover, you must walk like a camel, which is said to be the only beast which ruminates when walking. –Henry David Thoreau, “Walking,” 1861 * Charles Darwin was an introvert. Granted, he spent alm…