Afkar Collective
banner
afkarcollective.bsky.social
Afkar Collective
@afkarcollective.bsky.social
#knowledgecurators Advisory services at the intersection of Ecosystemic Thinking, research and Aftermath Transformation https://www.afkarcollective.com
The Sumud Flotilla wasn't just bringing aid. It was challenging a blockade that is a form of ecological warfare. Intercepting it in int'l waters exposes the core hypocrisy: a warship is "order," an aid ship is a "threat." This is the coloniality of law.

#Gaza #Flotilla #Biopolitics
The Flotilla and the Fracture: An Ecosystemic Reading of Maritime Aggression
The interception of the Sumud Flotilla in international waters is more than a violation of maritime law; it is a rupture in our ethical order. From an ecosystemic view, this event is a node in a vast,...
www.afkarcollective.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
🌍 In our interconnected world, some challenges are so vast and complex that they transcend borders and defy easy solution — these are what Timothy Morton calls hyperobjects.

www.afkarcollective.com/post/the-rol...

#GlobalChallenges #Hyperobjects #InternationalRelations #SystemsThinking
The Role of Hyperobjects in Today’s International Landscape
Hyperobjects like climate change and digital networks are vast, interconnected forces that shape our world.
www.afkarcollective.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
🌐 Exploring the Power of Perception: It reveals how fabricated realities and societal narratives craft our understanding of truth and control.

Read it here: www.afkarcollective.com/post/the-unr...

#Hypernormalization #Media #Society #CriticalThinking #MindfulReading
The Unreal Reality: How Hypernormalization Silently Shapes Our Western World
Hypernormalization shapes our world through illusions and distraction, making us accept a fragile system. It relies on technocratic control, manufactured distractions, and the myth of no alternatives....
www.afkarcollective.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Interesting article that explores the ethical, legal, and societal implications of using animals in warfare and conflict. It’s a critical issue that challenges our understanding of rights and responsibilities towards animals.
revistes.uab.cat/da/article/v...
Guerra trans-especie: Animales en conflicto humano | Derecho Animal. Forum of Animal Law Studies
revistes.uab.cat
July 27, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Global Environmental Data Sharing: A Must for Our Planet

We need unified action on ecological challenges, but fragmented data systems are holding us back. Data federalization could be the answer.

#EnvironmentalData #Sustainability

www.afkarcollective.com/post/the-urg...
The Urgent Need for Global Environmental Data Federalization
Urgent call for global environmental data sharing to tackle ecological crises and harmonize conservation efforts worldwide.
www.afkarcollective.com
April 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🌍 AI's Appetite: Feasting on Earth's Resources? 🍽️

Did you know:
• Training one AI model = 120 homes' yearly electricity
• AI could use more water than Denmark by 2027

#AI #Sustainability #TechForGood

www.afkarcollective.com/post/ai-s-ec...
AI's Ecological Feast: A Recipe for Climate Crisis
AI's data feast: A recipe for climate crisis. As algorithms devour energy, can tech's hunger be tamed before Earth's pantry empties?
www.afkarcollective.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The illicit trade of art and cultural artifacts not only funds prolonged conflicts but also results in the irreversible loss of heritage for communities and nations. Therefore, tackling the black market is essential to protect cultural identity and history.

www.afkarcollective.com/news-1/art-a...
Art and armed conflicts | afkar collective
www.afkarcollective.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
At Afkar Collective, we believe in looking beyond the hashtag.

Our approach:
• Systems thinking to understand complex issues
• Long-term strategies over quick fixes
• Collaboration across sectors for lasting impact

www.afkarcollective.com/post/beyond-...
Beyond the Hashtag: How Labeling Social Issues Distracts Us from Real Change
Labels simplify complex issues, but true change demands we look deeper. Beyond hashtags lies the work of systemic reform.
www.afkarcollective.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Embrace uncertainty: Ecosystemic thinking offers a path to navigate complexity, fostering resilience in an unpredictable world

www.afkarcollective.com/post/embraci...
Embracing Uncertainty: An Ecosystemic Approach to Navigating Complex Times
Embrace uncertainty: Ecosystemic thinking offers a path to navigate complexity, fostering resilience in an unpredictable world.
www.afkarcollective.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Tariffs aren't just about jobs and prices - they're also shaping the future of our planet.

From steel to solar, these policies can either accelerate or undermine the fight against climate change.

#SustainableEconomy #GreenTradePolicy #ClimateSolutions

www.afkarcollective.com/post/the-hid...
The Hidden Environmental Cost of U.S. Tariffs—And How to Fix It
Tariffs reshape industries, impacting climate change. From steel to solar, they can accelerate or undermine green progress.
www.afkarcollective.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The future is all about hybrid intelligence! 🌐 By combining AI reasoning with human insights, we unlock immense potential. Exciting times ahead as we navigate this new landscape! #HybridIntelligence #AI #HumanInsight

www.afkarcollective.com/post/when-ar...
When artificial intelligence begins to reason
DeepSeek introduces deep reasoning in AI, challenging human cognitive supremacy with its innovative R1 model.
www.afkarcollective.com
February 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our new article explores how philosophy, HeLa cells, and hyperreality shed light on the lasting impact of online interactions.

www.afkarcollective.com/post/echoes-...

#DigitalEthics #OnlineIdentity #DigitalLiteracy
Echoes of Eternity: Understanding the Assumption of Permanence in Digital Interactions
Explore the impact of digital permanence and individual agency in the age of AI, drawing insights from philosophy.
www.afkarcollective.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🌞🚀 China's Renewable Energy Leap!

In 2024, China achieved amazing milestones in renewables:

277 GW of solar added (totaling 887 GW!)
Wind energy grew by 80 GW (521 GW total)
Overall renewables surged by 370.5 GW (1,844 GW total)

www.afkarcollective.com/post/china-s...

#Renewables #CleanEnergy
China's Renewable Energy Revolution: Monumental Projects Reshaping the Future
China's renewable energy surge features monumental projects like the Solar Great Wall and vast marine solar farms.
www.afkarcollective.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🤖 Exploring AI's facade of self-awareness, like Anthropic's Claude, raises questions about autonomy and ethics. How do we ensure responsible AI development? Let's discuss!

www.afkarcollective.com/post/emergen...

#AI #Ethics #EmergentIntelligence
Emergent Intelligence: Exploring the Facade of Self-Awareness in AI
Exploring the facade of self-awareness in AI reveals the complexities of emergent intelligence and ethical dilemmas
www.afkarcollective.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🔬 Technology Standards: Bridging Innovation and Responsibility

Key takeaways:
• The legacy of the Office of Technology Assessment
• Lessons from healthcare tech evaluation in Europe and the US
• Philosophical perspectives on technology's societal impact

www.afkarcollective.com/post/navigat...
Navigating Technological Progress: The Vital Role of Standards, Regulation, and Assessment
Tech standards and assessments: Guiding innovation for societal good, from ancient wisdom to modern challenges.
www.afkarcollective.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In turbulent times, kindness is our greatest.

It triggers positive biological responses, reduces stress, and inspires others. Kindness isn't just moral - it's an adaptive strategy.

www.afkarcollective.com/post/kindnes...

#Kindness #Resilience #Evolution
Kindness: The Evolutionary Leap Beyond Fear in Uncertain Times
Kindness: our evolutionary leap beyond fear. In facing climate change and global unrest, compassion is our strongest ally
www.afkarcollective.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🌡️ 2024 Climate Wrap-up: Hottest year ever, 1.5°C threshold crossed
🌍 Key trends:
• Emissions still rising
• EU biodiversity progress
• Wolves returning
• Plastic treaty stalled
2025 goal: Turn awareness into action.
www.afkarcollective.com/news-1/ayear...

#ClimateAction #2024Review #Sustainability
2024: A Year of Climate Extremes | afkar collective
www.afkarcollective.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🌆 Dreaming of climate-proof cities...

LA's winter wildfires & Kuwait's summer blackouts show our urban spaces need a major upgrade.

www.afkarcollective.com/post/winter-...

Let's rebuild smarter! 🏙️💡

#FutureCities #ClimateResilience
Winter Wildfires and Summer Blackouts: Urban Infrastructure at the Breaking Point
Winter wildfires in LA, summer blackouts in Kuwait: Our cities face a new climate reality. Time to rebuild smarter
www.afkarcollective.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Bridging the Gap: Climate Action in the Age of Hyperreality
Key topics:
• Overcoming the paradox of information overload and inaction
• Leveraging tech to bridge simulated and real-world solutions

www.afkarcollective.com/post/bridgin...

#ClimateAction #Sustainability #Hyperreality #FutureReadiness
Bridging the Gap: Future Readiness and the Quest for Meaning in Climate-Threatened Societies
In a world of climate hyperreality, we seek meaning beyond simulations, bridging awareness and action through authentic engagement
www.afkarcollective.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM

As the climate crisis intensifies, it's imperative that we implement bold changes to safeguard human life and our planet. We must move beyond current trends that fall short of achieving real climate goals.

#ClimateAction #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment

www.afkarcollective.com/news-1/urban...
Urban Trends for a Climate Crises | afkar collective
Home
www.afkarcollective.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🌎 As we wrap up 2024, it’s clear this year has marked a significant turning point for our planet. Here are some key data points that shaped the year:

www.afkarcollective.com/post/2024-a-...

#ClimateGoals #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #Biodiversity #ClimateJustice
2024: A Year of Climate Extremes and Environmental Milestones
2024 marked a turning point for our climate, with record temperatures and key developments shaping our future.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 30, 2024 at 1:26 PM
🌍 Diving into Jean Baudrillard's "simulacra" highlights our complex relationship with reality in today’s world. As technology evolves, we often lose sight of genuine connections, obscured by representations.

www.afkarcollective.com/post/navigat...

#EcosystemicThinking #Sustainability #Simulacra
Navigating Post-Normality: Technology, Climate Chaos, and the Order of Simulacra
In today's digital era, Baudrillard's simulacra challenges our grasp on reality, urging us to seek genuine connections.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 26, 2024 at 9:59 AM
🌍 Hunger as a Weapon 🌾

Throughout history, human innovation has both advanced food security and revealed the dark side: the weaponization of hunger.

www.afkarcollective.com/post/harness...

#FoodSecurity #Hunger #HumanRights
Harnessing Fire and Sowing Seeds: The Dual Legacy of Innovation and Hunger
Civilization's ingenuity has fueled both survival and the dark weaponization of hunger throughout history.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 23, 2024 at 8:22 PM
🔮 Digital twins: revolutionary tools or deceptive mirages?

Key points:
• Digital models vs. Borges' map
• Sci-fi expectations vs. tech reality
• The danger of invisible factors in urban planning

🔗 www.afkarcollective.com/post/the-mir...

#DigitalTwins #TechEthics #UrbanPlanning #FutureOfTech
The Mirage of Digital Reality: Rethinking Our Perception Through Technology
Digital twins: mirrors or mirages? Our tech-mediated reality risks oversimplifying complex systems, blinding us to crucial truths.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:50 AM