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Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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The myth of Silicon Valley’s technology ‘visionaries’: A focus on profit has impeded innovation
For real discovery and progress cannot rely on the minds and motives of a few famous men.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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As Big Tech experiences financial setbacks, new startups are focusing on people over profit
Emerging platforms are challenging traditional tech giants by giving consumers and workers more power.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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While Ukraine burns, the world’s defence giants are quietly making billions from the war
The conflict has already seen massive growth in defence spending.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Ferguson shooting shows need for lighter policing, not heavier
Attack on two police officers shows a new approach is needed to resolve tensions.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Shell chief calls for climate action, but what are the firm's motives?
For the most part, Shell is not transforming into a 'green' company for the sake of it.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Casting Idris Elba as the first black James Bond wouldn’t make the films less troubling
Regardless of Bond’s race, these films present a romanticised version of Western intelligence exactly at a moment when its less savoury reality is being so exposed to the world.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eric Garner, the ‘American problem’ and a chance to unite
Awareness of police violence in America could spark a mass movement against state violence of all kinds
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Ferguson has reinforced racial fear and lethal stereotypes
The citizens of Ferguson know that stereotypes can kill – and they’re fighting back.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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'Interstellar' is a dangerous fantasy of US colonialism
A new America?
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success