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Joaquín Rodríguez
@joaquinrod.bsky.social
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AI expert. Knowledge curator, filtering the noise and contributing to a more informed world. Urban lover. Member of ICRAC and SKR. Co-founder Afkar Collective, Professor of Law and Science and Technology Studies UAB
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🔍 Revisiting My Research! 🔍

I wanted to take a moment to revisit an article I'm proud of: published in Derecho Animal: revistes.uab.cat/da/article/v...

#Research #LegalStudies #SocialMovements #DerechoAnimal
Guerra trans-especie: Animales en conflicto humano | Derecho Animal. Forum of Animal Law Studies
revistes.uab.cat
July 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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From the creators of post-truth, now we have post-ethics. We are living in an incremental joke and they just want to deliver more and more.
February 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Nero setting Rome on fire, oil on canvas
February 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Can we call it fascism, or do we still have to wait for the blood?
February 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Forcibly displacing people is a crime against humanity. What we have here is conspiracy to commit crimes against humanity. It's as simple as that. The problem is that criminals today feel so empowered that they do it in plain view and in front of the cameras
February 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We understand the ending; it will be, as it always has been, profoundly tragic.
January 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The 2025 inauguration highlighted a pivotal moment where tech leaders like Bezos, Zuckerberg, Pichai, and Musk completly merge with power. This concentration of influence poses a serious risk to democracy and the multipolar system. #Inauguration2025 #TechPriests #Democracy
January 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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afkarcollective.bsky.social
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
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We have the data. We know the trends. We understand what's necessary. It's time to transform radical ideas into bold, impactful action.

#ClimateChange
#GlobalWarming
#EnvironmentalAction
#GreenEnergy
#BiodiversityConservation
#NetZero
afkarcollective.bsky.social Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 13
🌡️ 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 1:21 PM
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🌡️ 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
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Happy to share our work on sustainable trends that should become a must this 2025

#ClimateAction #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #TechTrends #FutureOfCities #EnvironmentalGoals #GreenLiving #ActOnClimate
afkarcollective.bsky.social Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 3

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
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www.afkarcollective.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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It’s getting late to take action. If we don’t implement radical changes in our economic system, we will be headed like lemmings into the abyss of extinction.

#EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment #Nature #CleanEnergy #CarbonFootprint #ActOnClimate #FutureGenerations
December 30, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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🌍 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
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Happy to share my latest journal article where I analyzed the process of weaponization of hunger

revistes.uab.cat/jhsgl/articl...

#FoodSecurity #Hunger #Innovation #HumanRights
The weaponization of hunger: An analysis of food security in conflict and post-conflict scenarios | Journal of Human Security and Global Law
revistes.uab.cat
December 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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🌐 time to rethink how we understand our economic systems! The concept of an all-encompassing economic ecosystem reveals how intertwined our economy is with the health of our planet.

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

#Sustainability #Economics #Innovation
The Economic Ecosystem: Rethinking Planetary Systems Philosophy
Rinking our economic ecosystem reveals the need for integrated approaches to sustainability and ethical progress.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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La propera setmana participaré com a ponent en la taula rodona organitzada per la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona sobre gestió de emergències i regeneració urbana post-desastre

#Urbanism #ClimateChange #Technology #Webinar #Sustainability #Innovation #SmartCities #HumanSecurity
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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📉📰 When news outlets prioritize agendas over objectivity, it erodes the very foundation of journalism: trust. It's essential for media to strive for balanced reporting to rebuild public confidence. #MediaBias #TrustInNews #Accountability
December 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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afkarcollective.bsky.social
Today is #HumanRightsDay. Let's reaffirm the fundamental rights and principles that belong to all people.

Safeguarding human rights is essential for justice and peace. As global citizens, we must champion these ideals.

#HumanRights #FundamentalFreedoms #Equality #GlobalCitizenship
December 10, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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I'm excited to share our new white paper "Deciphering the Future: Eco-systemic Thinking for Human Security."

Read the full paper: www.afkarcollective.com/news-1/decip...

#HumanSecurity #EcoSystemicThinking #GlobalSustainability #SocialInnovation #UrbanPlanning #PublicHealth #PostConflict
Deciphering the Future
Eco-systemic Thinking for Human Security
www.afkarcollective.com
December 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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This is merely a short-term solution to a complex issue that transcends any single presidency. The state should not wield the power to decide matters of life and death.

#DeathPenalty #CriminalJustice #HumanRights #LifeAndDeath #JusticeSystem #EndTheDeathPenalty
washingtonpost.com The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Dec 9
A coalition of former prison officials, relatives of homicide victims, civil rights advocates and religious leaders is urging President Joe Biden to empty federal death row before he cedes the White House to President-elect Donald Trump, who staunchly supports capital punishment.
Biden urged to empty federal death row before Trump takes office
Joe Biden ran for president opposing the death penalty. He faces calls to commute federal death sentences before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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At Afkar Collective, we remain committed to human and ecosystemic progress, standing with those seeking genuine justice and peace
December 9, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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🌿 Rethinking Cities: From Human-Centric to Life-Centric 🏙️

Key ideas:
• Expand moral consideration to all life forms
• Recognize non-human stakeholders as vital to urban ecosystems

www.afkarcollective.com/post/redefin...

#SustainableCities #UrbanResilience #BiodiversityInCities #ClimateAction
Redefining Urban Priorities: From Human-Centric to Life-Centric
Rethinking urban priorities: From a myopic human-centric lens to a life-centric framework that elevates the diverse web of urban ecosystems.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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📢 report from Amnesty International: It concludes that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide against Palestinians. Documenting severe human rights violations.

the world cannot ignore Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

#AmnestyReport #HumanRights #GazaCrisis
Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.
www.amnesty.org
December 8, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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Excited to share my latest white paper: "From Human-Centric to Life-Centric Communities." Explore how we can build a sustainable future together. 🌍

Read it here: www.afkarcollective.com/news-1/from-...

#Sustainability #Innovation
From Human-Centric to Life-Centric Communities in the Face of Climate Crisis
Shifting Community Focus in Response to Climate Change
www.afkarcollective.com
December 5, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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afkarcollective.bsky.social
Thought-provoking piece on the risks of fusing collective intelligence with AI language models. Raises important questions about technological determinism and human agency in the age of LLMs.

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

#AI #CollectiveIntelligence #TechEthics
The Ominous Fusion of Collective Intelligence and Technological Determinism
The fusion of collective intelligence and powerful AI models like LLMs risks subordinating human agency to technological determinism.
www.afkarcollective.com
December 3, 2024 at 12:23 PM