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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) sparks divided opinions. Some see it as the harbinger of our downfall, while others view it as the breakthrough humanity needs to tackle global challenges. This debate mirrors the skepticism seen during the introduction of mobile phones. In 1999, the majority of people stated they didn’t want a mobile phone. Yet, by 2002, over 50% of people in Western countries owned one. I believe AI brings both opportunities and threats. Yes, there a

Many well-known leaders are often credited with qualities such as passion, discipline, perseverance, determination and resilience. Leadership programs, training centers and business books are full of people who want to develop those qualities, hoping that if they become more disciplined, more resilient or more persistent, they will also become stronger and more successful leaders. But when you study the kind of leaders I call Silent Authority Thought Leaders, something intere

On August 24, 2024, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was unjustly arrested upon his arrival at Le Bourget Airport in France. The arrest came as a shock to many, as Durov appears to be targeted by European authorities solely for his steadfast commitment to privacy and freedom of speech. Under the guise of alleged criminal activities such as drug trafficking, fraud, and even child pornography, this courageous and purposeful entrepreneur is now being held, with a potential

In a time when most tech giants are guilty of data collection, selling personal information, and bending to the will of governments, one man stands unwavering in his principles: Pavel Durov. As the founder and CEO of Telegram, he has not only created a messaging app loved by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, but he has also built a beacon of ethical entrepreneurship that shines a light in an industry often dominated by greed and power plays. Without loud marketing or p

The giants of the tech world—Alphabet (the parent company of Google and YouTube), Meta (the parent company of Facebook), and their associated enterprises—are no longer the unblemished pioneers they once were. What started as companies proudly displaying their ethical compass has devolved into powerful entities that have neglected their own moral foundations. Under the guise of "Ethical Fading," these companies have abandoned their original ideals, driven by an insatiable hung

Imagine that from today onwards, as a kind of game, I deposit exactly €86,400 into your bank account every morning between 06:00 and 07:00. Not a euro more or less, and you can spend it entirely at your own discretion. But like any game, there are rules. In this case, there are four: Everything you don't spend that day is automatically transferred back to my account. You can't donate any of the money or transfer it to another account. You can only spend it on something. Every