The AI Dilemma: A Tale of Two Futures
How do we feel about artificial intelligence? Are we apocalyptic or integrated? Submerged or saved? This age-old dilemma has accompanied humanity since the dawn of civilization.

The weekly magazine TIME has chosen its person of the year: Donald Trump, who has had a resounding electoral success that has brought him back to the White House. However, the choice, has been met with a yawn, as it was rather predictable (moreover, Trump received the same recognition in 2016)

Every now and then, someone among us takes a look around and wonders: what happened to optimism? Why has it vanished? Just a few days ago, a renowned New York Times columnist (and 2008 Nobel Prize winner in Economics) - Paul Krugman - was the latest to ask this question.

How do inventions come to be? About a century ago, Franz Kafka, who didn't invent objects but rather unsettling stories to reveal the risks of a future where humanity is lost, wrote in a notebook: 'Inventions precede us, like the coast precedes the steamer, constantly shaken by its engine.'

The Great Italian Startup Misunderstanding
Recently, I found myself presiding over a startup competition. For years, I've been presenting them, occasionally organizing them, and was among the first to write about them. It was 2009, and the energy was palpable.

Why Facebook Keeps Rolling: The Great Universal Register of Life
The other day, I shared something on Facebook. I hadn't done it in a long time. It was a significant moment for me, a change in my work and life, the time to bid farewell to the past and embrace something new.

Coca-Cola: A Tale of Two Futures
To truly grasp the zeitgeist, I recommend the new Coca-Cola Christmas ad. We see the iconic red truck with its sparkling lights rolling into an American town, signaling the start of the festive season.

A very strong and effective cover

WiFi, Keyboxes and the Quirky Italian Approach to Terrorism Prevention"
When I read that Italy has "banned the keybox", that is, electronic keys (or "i lucchettoni" as someone called them), as a measure to combat terrorism, I had a flashback.

THE SUNSET OF THE PHYSICAL WALLET

I had forgotten about the IO app. This was the app that many of us downloaded during the pandemic, as it held the renowned Green Pass. The IO app could have actually done some other useful things...

Dating in the Trump’s World
In a world that's becoming increasingly polarized, where online algorithms serve up content tailored to our preferences and connect us only with like-minded individuals, even love and sex have evolved from what they once were.

I will do it professor 👍 here it is Rome I believe

The Black Friday of Journalism: The Case of the New York Times
These days, it's impossible to stroll through our cities (or surf the web) without stumbling upon the fabulous Black Friday deals. This American commercial invention has grown from a single day to a week-long event (Black Friday Week).

A Plastic Revolution Missed Opportunity

After the disappointing outcome of COP 29, the sustainability diplomacy circus has shifted its focus to Busan, South Korea, to tackle another formidable challenge: the world's first global treaty to combat plastic pollution.

Goodnight to the dreamers. To those who believed that climate change was not only a pressing need, but also a chance to make a difference, to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots; to put an end to wastefulness and selfishness, to create a better world for all...

Two researchers from the University of Pittsburgh asked a group of people to read poems: half were written by renowned poets, and the other half were crafted by Chat GPT's artificial intelligence, mimicking the style of the original authors. Can we tell the difference?

The Social Football Summit is underway at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, an important event that serves to reflect on football from an industrial point of view. Yesterday Michele Uva, UEFA's chief sustainability officer, took the stage.

Liberty goes back to France. By italian artist TVBoy (posted on Facebook by italian journalist Laura Cannavò)

The Nitto ATP Finals in Turin are exceptionally well-organized, with meticulous attention to detail, a magical atmosphere, and a city that is both welcoming and easy to explore. I truly hope they remain here for many years to come.