US research says e-health data is particularly vulnerable to attack. The theory of the Extended Mind – should our tools be classified as a part of cognition. And forget the Anthropocene, we’re entering the Synthetic Age.
The future of diplomacy: Backroom manoeuvrings are giving way to public forums. And carefully laid plans can come unstuck with a single tweet.
Diplomacy is often viewed as a way of smoothing the friction points between states, but international relations are becoming increasingly assertive and highly personal.
Even those who campaign against the overuse of plastic, argue for a more nuanced understanding of its role in our lives. Future Tense looks at these nuances.
The advantages of going cashless are many and well known. But in the race to a completely cashless future, what do we put at risk and who benefits most?
Interesting alternatives to current burial practices include freeze-drying and shattering a corpse; and dissolving bodies in purpose-built alkaline washing-machines.
Let's look at the virtue of sharing: How could sharing shape our future, and what do we stand to lose if we refuse to share?
Could a fixation with metrics distract and divert us from the real work at hand? And how bad is the Dark Web - really?
"Good enough" solutions are damaging our ability to solve the major global problems of the world. And blockchain is revolutionising digital art.
In Canada, Google is set to re-develop and manage a large area of downtown Toronto. In China, the Communist Party government has been running trials on a personal rating scheme for all Chinese citizens.
Clive Hamilton says that the Communist Party leadership in Beijing has begun to subtly, and not so subtly, influence the political and social affairs of democratic nations.
Many believe that the future of activism relies on quiet persistence, targeted political involvement and an attitude that refuses to “look away”.
Nature Based Solutions is an environmental approach that seeks to counter the negative effects of climate change by working with nature.
Are rituals still needed in a world mediated through digital devices?
We look at the political manoeuvrings of the major manufacturers, emerging competition from new players, and efforts to make the industry climate friendly.
Are the systems we’ve developed to enhance our lives now impairing our ability to distinguish between reality and falsity?
How do you correctly interpret a site that was initially unearthed so long ago? Modern archaeology provides new tools to chip away at the secret.
Green innovation comes in many forms. And promising project don't have to be big, they only have to make a start.
News organisations are struggling to engage with online readers and even “digital first” darlings, like Vice and Buzzfeed, are now losing profit and shedding staff.
What will future cities look like? How will they function and—importantly—how do we keep them focussed on human need?