Lessons from the Dot-Com Era Do you remember the dot-com boom? Maybe you lived it, maybe you only read about it. Back then, you could slap a “.com” at the end of your name, raise millions, and get listed on Nasdaq—no product, no profits, just hype. Fast forward to 2025, and you swap that suffix for “AI.” The vibe feels oddly familiar, right? MIT’s GenAI … Continue reading The AI Divide
Back in 2017, I wrote about Sophia, the humanoid robot who became a Saudi citizen. Yes, for those who don’t remember or didn’t know, it happened. It felt absurd, but important. Sophia showed us what happens when machines cross into spaces once reserved for humans. She was theater, yes—but theater that changed the debate. Now, in 2025, the theater has become reality. Albania has appointed … Continue reading From Sophia to Diella
A New Era of Human + AI Governance A few weeks back, something quietly revolutionary happened in Brazil. A company called Prática decided to bring an AI clone along with the person, its owner, into its board of directors. Yes, you read that right. Not as a gimmick, not as a replacement for human leadership — but as a strategic thinking partner. This was made … Continue reading AI in a Boardroom in Brazil
… and What Both Sides Get Wrong I have seen this topic around a few times, and as a European living in Brazil I felt something was off. There’s a glossy narrative that makes the rounds on social media: European men drink wine, eat bread, and chain-smoke, yet somehow outlive the average American, who is apparently drowning in seed oils and XXL sodas. It’s a … Continue reading The Myth: Effortless European Body
…No One Saw Coming (or maybe not?) When I was in school, history was not really my favorite class. It felt like a catalog of old dates, dusty maps, and events far removed from anything I cared about. Over time, I learned that history offers far more than trivia — it gives perspective, pattern recognition, a deeper understanding of cause and effect, and the ability … Continue reading Brazil 2030: The AI Superpower…
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