Warp News Audio Articles

Is it a waste of both money and time to go to Mars? Or, is it to the great benefit of all mankind and our planet? In this article, Cornelia Ekvall shows why the answer to the latter question is a resounding: YES!

Cities and urban life are no longer the attractive first choice. But what does it mean for humans and society when de-urbanization takes root? Maria Eriksson explains how you can take advantage of the new emerging trend.

The future of screaming fast and environmentally friendly transportation is under construction. Get comfy and take a seat as Warp News writer Vincent Roose takes you on a ride with Hyperloop.

India is considered cumbersome and expensive to trade with. But that may be about to change when the free trade agreement is on the agenda again after several years delay.

After a 25-year track record of slow speed, data caps, and poor service, most people have a bad impression of satellite internet. But new technology, pioneered by Starlink, aims to change that and is setting the stage for the next evolution of internet service that will connect the entire planet.

Do you think you can tell the difference between computer graphics and reality? Our survey points to one answer, while reality points to another...

The fourth generation nuclear power is not that far away and has greater benefits than you think. In this article, two experts reveal everything you need to know about the energy production of the future.

The media image of Africa has been strongly misleading for many years. It often shows a colonial and one-sided picture of a continent that is both complex and at the same time extremely modern and innovation-oriented. Here you find a rapid pace of development that creates enormous opportunities.

The Earth's resources are limited. But not far away from our planet, there is an abundance. Asteroid mining is becoming increasingly feasible – in this article, you get an Edge on what lies ahead.

DNA is no longer abstract and something only for scientists and the police. Today, knowing your DNA is affordable and accessible through home DNA kits – and it can give you insights that change your life.

Music, books, and movies are just the beginning. Much of the stuff we used to own now turns into a service. In this development lies huge opportunities and great business ideas for the planet and people. Let's dig in!

Many people, wrongly, see technology as being opposed to closeness, compassion, and empathy. Knowing how technology truly can affect our empathy gives you an edge. Ready to get it?

Do you suffer from time anxiety? Then you probably don't have too little time, but use the time you've got in the wrong way. There are ways to change that – we show you how to find your flow and become more productive.

Societies are going cashless, and there are a lot of benefits to this development. The cashless society is most likely not defined by opportunistic hacking crimes but by smoother payments, and a more connected world.

49% think they could tell the difference between a text written by a computer and a human, according to our survey. Do you think you could?

In our survey, a majority believes we should fix the problems on Earth before we go to space. But without space, we will have a much harder time fixing problems on Earth. Here is why.

Screen time, career, exercise, and hobbies. Most parents have a guilty conscience because they feel that they don't spend enough time with their children and, according to our survey, most people believe that we spend less time with our children now than in the past. But is it really true?

The ancient statement that games are bad for you are getting old, and not in a good way. In this article, you get the edge of how video games can help you grow attractive traits and skills that help you both in private- and work life.

The media has portrayed Bitcoin as an environmental disaster. But in this article, we will tell you why it might be more energy-efficient than alternatives.

Since the beginning of humanity, humans have had to find contentment in the dilemma that living means aging and death. But old age is not inevitable. There are several ways to slow down and reverse aging and this is what you need to know to have a chance at a 100-year life.

Construct machines as a service technician, decorate your house as an interior designer, or paint as an artist. Soon, AR glasses will allow you to become an expert in areas you previously did not even dare to go try out. Despite this, most people do not even know what AR (Augmented Reality) is.

In just four years Martin Luther went from a complete unknown, to the bestselling author in Europe. A couple of years later he had become such a threat to the church that they banned him. How was this possible before radio, tv and the internet? He used a breakthrough technology, in a new way.

Estonia is the first country in the world to implement an e-residency, open for application for anyone who runs a business. This is what you need to know to take advantage of what Estonia offers and influence your country in following their lead.

90% percent believe they'll never be able to afford to go to space. That is wrong. Seven out of every ten people could afford that in just ten years. This is how much you need to save every month to go to space.

An environmental disaster in the making or the foundation of a greener future? Many people believe the former when it comes to electric car batteries. A booming new industry is about to prove them wrong. 

A majority is wrong about the price development of cell-based meat. In this article, Daniel Åhlin has learned everything you need to know about cell-based meat for you to get that (juicy) edge.

A lot of people love to hate dating apps. But if you are looking for love they are probably the best tool you could use. We explain why, and the numbers behind it. 

9 out of 10 have never heard of the law that, according to MIT, predicts technological progress better than any other. Here is the secret law.

There is a common perception that NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are pointless. A bad, and even silly, investment. 19 percent of the respondents in our survey have this perception. But a whopping 71 percent don't even know what it is... do you?

72 percent are completely wrong about when electric cars will be cheaper to buy than petrol cars, and out of those half think that it will NEVER happen. Electric vehicles will overtake petrol cars when the cost of the battery makes them cheaper to buy. We show when this will happen.

"You can not use the media if you want to understand the world," said Hans Rosling. We hope to challenge that statement by giving you a more balanced, fact-based, and optimistic view of the world and the future.

News media is constantly bombarding us with negative news and headlines. That has turned a majority of people into pessimists. And pessimists don't push the human race forward. For that we need optimists. To get more optimists we need to balance news media. That is the mission of Warp News.

Is there an upper limit to what we as humanity can know and learn? Are there problems we can't solve because our brains are too insignificant? Yes, at least according to the prevailing attitude of most people. But is that really true? Not if you ask Oxford professor David Deutsch.

Our move to renewable energy will make the world more peaceful. As countries become self-sufficient in energy, many incentives for conflict will diminish.

Innovation = ideas + technology. The more ideas and the easier they spread the better technology. The better technology the easier it is to spread ideas. They drive each other and the curve of humanity warps.

Our brains are on high alert when it comes to perceived danger. That was great thousands of years ago, but today the world is much less dangerous and now or instinct makes us pessimistic.

Good journalism is one of the most important things we have in society. But news media is unbalanced and report much more negative news than positive, which gives us a distorted and pessimistic view of the world.

A majority of people in the richest countries are pessimistic about the future. One reason is that they know less about humanity's progress than chimpanzees.

Most people think that media is a lousy business because they see lots of old media companies struggling. But the free global distribution of content is a huge opportunity for journalism and will create massive global media companies.

A fact-based optimist sees opportunities before everyone else. One opportunity is to invest in companies that create a better world, and at the same time make a lot of money.

What important truth do very few people agree with you on? In the answer lies a big opportunity. Because revolutionary ideas and global business ideas are usually not found in what is already mainstream. The fact-based optimist has this advantage because they can easily answer the question.

Having a fact-based optimistic view of life will give you an edge over the pessimists. You will see the opportunities they will miss. Seeing them means that you can grab them.When the world thinks things are getting worse, and they, in reality, are getting better, fact-based optimist has an edge.The fact-based optimist can see the companies, trends, and ideas that others miss.But optimists also have more ideas, are more open to ideas from others, and act on those ideas. When they run into problems, they are less likely to give up. If they fail and have to give up, they are more likely to try again with a new idea.That is the Optimist's Edge.

Murder, war, and famine. What we doomscroll happens every day on earth. But we must understand that the news is a report of the worst that happens every given day. That is why we must balance our worldview.

Netscape's founder, and the creator of the first web browser, Marc Andreessen wants us to build more. For that, we need more optimism. Optimists have more ideas, create more out of the ideas and do not give up as easily.

Humanity does seem to have a soft spot for the thought of its imminent destruction. Fortunately, we have beaten the odds of doom and gloom more than once...

Imagine a world with global peace, everyone living in a democracy, no extreme poverty, and all children go to school. Imagine no CO2 emissions, super cheap, abundant, and clean energy. Imagine everyone connected to the internet. Imagine over ten million people living in space.

Politicians and countries should think bigger and create common goals. But countries are not the only way to have a vast impact: Now we can connect with like-minded people all over the world in global communities - and think bigger together.

Contrary to popular belief, it is the pessimists that are naive, not the optimists. Despite tremendous progress for humanity, they think that this progress will suddenly end, without any reason. That is irrational and foolish.

What happens if more people are optimistic about the future? We will have more innovation and faster progress towards a better future.

Wikipedia should not work but does so thanks to our collective intelligence. It should be better with experts writing an encyclopedia, instead of just anyone. Democracy should not work. Experts should make better decisions on the budget and legislation. But it does work. Why is that?

How can you know that the future is bright? Because there is no stronger force for improvement than people's ideas - and thanks to democracy and technology, we now have access to more ideas than ever before.