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Back to SearchThe Rise of Megacorporations
Episode 48
This episode examines how the 21st century has seen the emergence of megacorporations, especially in technology, finance, and digital services, whose…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Return of Great-Power Competition
Episode 47
This episode explores how the 21st century has marked the return of intense rivalry among major global powers, ending the post–Cold War era of single…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Digital Currencies by Governments
Episode 46
This episode examines the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as one of the most significant financial transformations of the 21st centur…
5 months ago
The Future of Work After Automation
Episode 45
This episode explores how automation and robotics are reshaping the global workforce in the 21st century. Machines are increasingly replacing manual …
5 months, 1 week ago
Biotechnology and Human Enhancement
Episode 44
This episode explores how breakthroughs in biotechnology are giving humans the power to edit genes, reshape biology, and enhance physical and mental …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Global Housing Crisis
Episode 43
This episode explores the global housing crisis as one of the most pressing social and economic challenges of the 21st century. Across major cities w…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Decline of Traditional Media
Episode 42
This episode explores how traditional media—television and newspapers—have lost public trust and influence in the 21st century. Economic pressures, p…
6 months ago
The Clean Energy Revolution
Episode 41
This episode examines the global transition away from fossil fuels toward clean and renewable energy, one of the most critical transformations of the…
6 months, 1 week ago
Quantum Computing and the Next Tech Revolution
Episode 40
This episode explores quantum computing as one of the most powerful and disruptive technologies of the 21st century. Unlike classical computers that …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise of Space Militarization
Episode 39
This episode explores how the 21st century has transformed outer space from a peaceful frontier into a strategic military domain. As satellites becam…
6 months, 3 weeks ago