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Four scenarios on the future of AI in the workplace
AI’s rapid rise in the workplace is opening up new possibilities—some optimistic, others unsettling. We explore how AI could alter job roles, workplace dynamics, and society at large through four different scenarios.
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Three scenarios on the future of Taiwan-China relations
Geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan are reaching a critical juncture as Beijing increases political and military pressure on Taipei. We present three scenarios that explore the future of Taiwan-China relations and the implications of a potential conflict.
How Asia’s growing middle class is reshaping global consumption
With the exponential growth of Asian economies, the consumption balance is shifting from the West towards the emerging markets in Asia.
Will You Marry Robots and Other Disruptions Changing the Futures of Asia
This article is written by Professor Sohail Inayatullah, UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies, Professor at USIM. Tamkang University, Melbourne Business School, The University of the sunshine coast.
Global Middle-Class Grew Faster Than Expected
According to a recent report by the Brookings Institution, the world's middle class is growing – and fast. The report indicated that today, 140 million people annually enter the status of middle class. In 5 years, this number can go up to 170 million.