Category: technology

  • Bowling Alone: The Rise of Individualism and Its Impact on Community

    In his book “Bowling Alone,” Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam notes that while more people in the United States are going ten-pin bowling than ever before, fewer than ever are joining teams. This phenomenon, which he calls “bowling alone,” is a reflection of a broader trend in which individualism has become increasingly valued over individuality. Putnam’s…

  • I was intrigued by this article about how China has chosen to invest in future technology during this COVID season, whereas many western economies have held back on investment at the same time. Communication speed is a key to growth and China seems to be prioritising that on a large scale between cities as well…