Looking To The Future
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If Pope Francis retires, what would that mean for the future of the papacy?
The Catholic Church values tradition, but if younger popes and papal retirements become the norm, then the institution could begin to look very different.
Jan Machielsen, The Conversation
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Grave new world: If history is any indication, 2020 looks bleak
Not all hope is lost, though. And technology remains our best bet.
David Baker, The Conversation
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Is Africa afraid of Chinese expansion? Dystopian science-fiction offers some clues
Serving as thought experiments, sci-fi explores shared and hidden beliefs and insecurities, such as the fear of China’s economic ascension.
Nedine Moonsamy, The Conversation
Trending
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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In this book the Dalai Lama sets forth what he considers essential qualities for good leaders
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Can we use beloved works of literature to predict the future of cities?
The Literary Method of Urban Design takes an unusual approach to envisioning the future.
Alan Marshall, The Conversation
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First person: Astrology makes me happy – even though I know it isn’t real
Horoscopes and other psychic-related services help us treat ourselves with self-compassion.
Sulagna Misra
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From domed towns to underground buildings: How planners and artists envisioned cities of the future
Reformers and visionaries proposed places free from real-world urban problems like poor planning, uncontrolled sprawl, and social inequality and pollution.
Darren Garrett
Video
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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Watch: German dog trainer sets world record for making 14 dogs walk in a conga line
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Watch: E-rickshaw driver escapes police pursuit on Amritsar’s streets
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Watch: Indian women’s cricket team take on the ‘Tum Tum’ dance challenge in the dressing room
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‘Journalism is not a crime’: Siddique Kappan after being released on bail after more than two years
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Entrepreneurs in Bengaluru have built a robot chef for Indian kitchens
Mechanical Chef is now working on a final prototype which will be the size of a large microwave and more convenient.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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How Walt Disney combined wartime propaganda with entertainment to sell a vision for the future
When he was contracted by the government to produce animated shots, Disney’s role as a futurist came into the public eye.
Darren Garrett
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Why the artificial intelligence revolution will be led by toasters, not talking droids
Developers who train machine-learning algorithms have found that it often makes sense to build specialised gadgets rather than wonder-boxes.
Janelle Shane, Aeon
The Reel
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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‘The Woman King’ review: A giddy mix of history and fantasy
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No more regular offices: Indians are increasingly opting for co-working spaces
By 2020, some 13.5 million Indians will operate out of such facilities, according to estimates by Jones Lang LaSalle.
Suneera Tandon, qz.com
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NATO has had five rebirths since its formation – its sixth should be without the US
NATO adapted to new roles since the fall of the Soviet Union, but must now prepare for Europe’s self-reliance
Jolyon Howorth
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These YouTubers are obsessed with what humans (and humanity) will look like in the future
Humans could begin colonising the universe. They could also go extinct.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ISL playoff scenarios: Here’s a look at what each club needs to do to qualify for the knockout stage
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Tennis: Nick Kyrgios pleads guilty to assaulting girlfriend but avoids conviction
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Olympics: USA backs move for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris as neutral athletes
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La Liga: Real Madrid beat Valencia to cut Barcelona’s lead but lose Karim Benzema to injury
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ISL: Odisha FC move to sixth after draw to leave Chennaiyin FC’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread