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Continue reading →: Your identity because of CapitalismEvgeny Morozov highlights how capitalism reduces individuals to limited roles such as consumers or wage workers, disregarding other identities. This perspective reflects the challenges of neocapitalism, which has exacerbated inequality and disenfranchised youth. The rise of protests indicates a demand for a new system that prioritizes the needs of the…
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Continue reading →: Road Safety in South Africa: Lessons from 5 Years of Research and AdvocacySouth Africa faces a serious road safety crisis, with around 12,000 fatalities annually, disproportionately affecting pedestrians, cyclists, and children. Research highlights the need for district-level tailored interventions, focusing on high-traffic areas where accidents occur. Effective solutions require prioritization based on data, infrastructure improvements, and the challenge of translating knowledge into…
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Continue reading →: How to start a projectYou’ve been asked to start a project, and it’s causing you major anxiety. The brief seems confusing, the expectations are unclear, and you’re not even sure where to begin. I get it. I’ve been there too. When I started my first project, I was completely overwhelmed. I thought I had…
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Continue reading →: The 2050 cityThe author shares the challenges of effectively communicating social issues, particularly in the context of climate change. Attending a workshop inspired a narrative shift by envisioning a better future through a personal letter addressed to a loved one. The letter reflects hope and a transformed world where equality and sustainability…
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Continue reading →: Can Digital Public Infrastructure Unlock Affordable Housing?The Urban Land Justice event underscored the need for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to address affordable housing challenges. DPI can enhance visibility for marginalized individuals, streamline bureaucratic processes, and provide transparency in land use. However, it cannot solve political complexities; genuine community involvement is crucial for achieving housing justice.
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Continue reading →: What minibus taxis get rightDiscover why Africa’s ‘chaotic’ paratransit systems—taxis, matatus, and daladalas—actually move 72.4% of public transport users efficiently. Rethinking urban mobility solutions.
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Continue reading →: A HomePass by a new residential building that is being built, and you will come across an advertisement. The ad will promise you that this home is not a house but an investment. The house can be rented for earnings that can be used to pay off the bond and also…
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Continue reading →: Trust in teamsWhat does a trust environment look like in teams? Working in complex spaces where wicked problems are the norm often brings about deep questions around engagement for me. As a facilitator, I have always seen that the biggest challenge discussion rooms face is jumping to solutions too quickly. Often when…
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Continue reading →: Bias towards time savingIts all about efficiency. Humans always thrive on the question about how we can do something faster, better and easily. As an old idiom goes, give the job to the lazy person and they will find the easiest way to do it. So when it comes to projects at work,…
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Continue reading →: Is ChatGPT making you lazy?The post critiques the reliance on AI for writing and idea generation, highlighting concerns over originality, creativity, and the potential negative impacts on critical thinking. It argues that AI can hinder intellectual growth and problem-solving skills, while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining human creativity and nuanced thought in a…
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