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Young and bold — Forbes 30 Under 30 curse
Forbes' "30 Under 30" project has existed since 2011. It was conceived as a list of business geniuses changing the world. The idea was ambitious: select 600 of the most promising young people across 20 industries and fix their status in a pantheon of future leaders. Over time, however, another reality began to show beneath the shine of gold covers. It turned out that many laureates had built empires on sand, lies, and manipulation. Today, the phrase "Forbes curse" means that beneath the surface of a successful business start there may hide a final act — a loud court case.
Defenders, rescuers, surgeons... New superheroes in action
The year 2026 became an official point of no return. Robots ceased to be clumsy tin cans and stepped out of laboratory tests into autonomous operation. They began to surpass human records not only in chess but also on the running track. If a year ago, most robots at the Beijing half‑marathon were remotely controled, this year, 40% moved autonomously.
Digital doubles: end of biological exclusivity
We have entered an era where the phrase "don't believe your eyes" takes on new meaning. AI-generated doubles are no longer just amusing filters; they have become fully-fledged participants in the economy, art, and even personal relationships. Digital avatars are filling the voids and niches that once could only be occupied by living individuals, from Hollywood blockbusters to intimate conversations with those who are no longer present. This is a story about how humanity is learning to delegate its appearance, voice, and charisma to computer code. Are we willing to pay the price?
Strategy of long will — lessons from long‑established companies
Japan is the world leader in the number of business elders. In a previous article, we examined the phenomenon of Kongo Gumi (578) and the hotel Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (705), which proved that survival matters more than aggressive growth. But the shinise strategy of long‑established companies, with its long‑term will and systemic thinking, is not an exclusive Eastern privilege. In Europe and other regions, there are also firms whose foundations were laid before modern states existed. These brands teach the art of adaptability: they changed methods but never abandoned their principles.
Economy of emotions — end of dream monopoly
For decades, Hollywood was the sole exporter of the "American dream," telling the world what to watch and how to feel. Between 2024 and 2026, the pendulum swung. We discovered that a single artist can influence the GDP of an entire country more than a whole film studio and that artificial intelligence can replace thousands of hands, turning creativity into an accessible construction kit. Before our eyes, a new reality is forming, where the concepts of "star" and "production" take on entirely new meanings.
China–2030: five years to new future?
According to current statistics, China has risen to the top of the world by purchasing power parity (PPP). Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, China's GDP growth unexpectedly accelerated in Q1, beating forecasts and expanding by 5%. But the Chinese Communist Party's plans for the coming years look even more ambitious. China is moving away from copying someone else's "tomorrow" and already setting its own rules of the game, where technology ensures aesthetics and nature becomes a partner rather than a resource.
Digital trap: end of privacy era
We have become accustomed to thinking that technology makes our lives more convenient, safer, and transparent. However, there is a darker side to this coin. The information we share, whether consciously or inadvertently, has transformed into a powerful weapon. Today, a single social media post can come at a high price for its owner. The line between "helpful service" and "total surveillance" is increasingly blurred. Internet users unwittingly supply vast amounts of data online, which algorithms and malicious actors exploit to identify human weaknesses and monetize their fears.
Price of obsession: bizarre purchases at auction
Auction houses are places where common sense often gives way to excitement and nostalgia. Here, ordinary objects turn into sacred relics, and their prices skyrocket not because of practical use but because of the stories they carry. Why would someone pay the price of a villa for an old bit of plastic, or buy the skeleton of an ancient creature to decorate a living room?
Hidden assets of body: how evolutionary oddities boost survival
For a long time, medicine treated the human body as a machine with many useless parts. "Appendix is an atavism, wisdom teeth are an evolutionary mistake." Such views were common until recently. It turned out that nature, which built our bodies, is a brilliant architect. The so‑called "errors" of evolution are in fact secret tools for human survival and longevity.
Strategies of people who change reality
Today, bold AI architects compete in the same information space with wise business patriarchs well into their eighties. The energy of their influence reflects specific mental models: obsession with speed, systemic simplification, and fanatical fidelity to principles. These builders of global brands prove daily that true leadership is the ability to stay relevant in any era.
Animal megacities: VIP motorcades for ducklings, biscuits for deer, and city cats
In the modern world, the line between civilization and wild nature often blurs in the most unexpected places. Sometimes, cities and entire countries must adapt to legitimate "indigenous residents" — animals whose migration routes or habitats have ended up ringed by asphalt. While some people close intersections so a duckling can safely make its first important walk from nest to water after its mother, others shut diplomatic channels between states, like a quarreling married couple demanding the return of gifts.
Top 5 images of Photographer 2025 contest
The Photographer of the Year contest is run by the British community, The Society of Photographers. It has transformed from a closed professional club into one of the world's most influential platforms over the decades of its existence. The contest's uniqueness lies in its multi-stage format. It is not just a competition but a visual chronicle of the year.
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