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The maverick technologist shaping the future of defense
In an era when Silicon Valley is dominated by software platforms, gig economy tools, and artificial intelligence startups, Palmer Luckey...

Ken Philips
May 32 min read
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From markets to platforms. The rise of Technofeudalism
In an age dominated by data and digital platforms, renowned economist and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis proposes a bold...

Ken Philips
Apr 232 min read
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Shooting the stagehand: how China's factories are undermining their own luxury future
In the global luxury trade, the true product is not the object itself, but the illusion surrounding it. For decades, luxury brands have...

Ken Philips
Apr 194 min read
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Can Europe build a Rival to Meta? A strategic deep dive into digital dominance and a European alternative.
As Meta Platforms faces a landmark antitrust trial in the United States over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, questions arise...

Ken Philips
Apr 174 min read
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Thinking money - From Sardex to the Bancor and beyond
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in alternative monetary frameworks, whether driven by dissatisfaction with existing...

Ken Philips
Apr 85 min read
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The future of the information economy. How ZZAZZ is redefining digital content valuation
Recently, during my visit to Dubai, I had the opportunity to meet with one of the backers of ZZAZZ. Our discussion reinforced my belief...

Ken Philips
Mar 153 min read
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Dubai: A market at a crossroads
As I visited Dubai recently, the city's skyline seemed to mirror its economic landscape—grand, but potentially at a turning point....

Ken Philips
Mar 122 min read
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Trump’s crypto executive order: a turning point or a strategic blunder?
The crypto market was shaken today after President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve...

Ken Philips
Mar 83 min read
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The collapsed Honda-Nissan merger: a reflection of Japan's merger challenges
On February 5, 2025, the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan, two of Japan's automotive giants, was called off due to irreconcilable...

Ken Philips
Feb 83 min read
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DeepSeek's GPU strategy: Why Nvidia's stock drop does not make sense
This is our second article about Nvidia and DeepSeek today, where we delved deeper into DeepSeek's claims. Many people may be surprised...

Ken Philips
Jan 283 min read
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NVIDIA’s future growth potential: a post-January 2025 analysis
On January 27, 2025, NVIDIA's stock dropped 16.9% to $118.42, reflecting market concerns over AI infrastructure spending shifts and...

Ken Philips
Jan 283 min read
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What Happened to the Metaverse?
The metaverse, once a concept confined to science fiction, has grown into a tangible reality with real-world implications for industries...

Ken Philips
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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China's Real Estate Bubble: Like Japan in the 90s?
Overview China's real estate bubble shares notable similarities with Japan's crash in the 1990s, including speculative buying, heavy...

Ken Philips
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Luxury Brands Face Challenges in China Amid Economic Uncertainty
China has long been a driving force for global luxury sales, but recent economic conditions are challenging the growth expectations for...

Ken Philips
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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