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Peter Bloom, The Conversation

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
· Jan 03, 2024 · 11:30 pm
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
· Aug 04, 2022 · 11:30 pm
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
· Mar 11, 2022 · 01:30 pm

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Midterm elections: American politics still thrives on fear of the common enemy

Candidates commonly present voters with a contradictory message of unity and division.

Peter Bloom, The Conversation
· Nov 06, 2014 · 12:30 am