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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · 20d

The Sumud Flotilla wasn't just bringing aid. It was challenging a blockade that is a form of ecological warfare. Intercepting it in int'l waters exposes the core hypocrisy: a warship is "order," an aid ship is a "threat." This is the coloniality of law.

#Gaza #Flotilla #Biopolitics

The Flotilla and the Fracture: An Ecosystemic Reading of Maritime Aggression

The interception of the Sumud Flotilla in international waters is more than a violation of maritime law; it is a rupture in our ethical order. From an ecosystemic view, this event is a node in a vast,...

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jul 27

🌍 In our interconnected world, some challenges are so vast and complex that they transcend borders and defy easy solution — these are what Timothy Morton calls hyperobjects.

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#GlobalChallenges #Hyperobjects #InternationalRelations #SystemsThinking

The Role of Hyperobjects in Today’s International Landscape

Hyperobjects like climate change and digital networks are vast, interconnected forces that shape our world.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jul 27

🌐 Exploring the Power of Perception: It reveals how fabricated realities and societal narratives craft our understanding of truth and control.

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#Hypernormalization #Media #Society #CriticalThinking #MindfulReading

The Unreal Reality: How Hypernormalization Silently Shapes Our Western World

Hypernormalization shapes our world through illusions and distraction, making us accept a fragile system. It relies on technocratic control, manufactured distractions, and the myth of no alternatives....

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jul 27

Interesting article that explores the ethical, legal, and societal implications of using animals in warfare and conflict. It’s a critical issue that challenges our understanding of rights and responsibilities towards animals.
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Guerra trans-especie: Animales en conflicto humano | Derecho Animal. Forum of Animal Law Studies

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Apr 30

Global Environmental Data Sharing: A Must for Our Planet

We need unified action on ecological challenges, but fragmented data systems are holding us back. Data federalization could be the answer.

#EnvironmentalData #Sustainability

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The Urgent Need for Global Environmental Data Federalization

Urgent call for global environmental data sharing to tackle ecological crises and harmonize conservation efforts worldwide.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Apr 24

🌍 AI's Appetite: Feasting on Earth's Resources? 🍽️

Did you know:
• Training one AI model = 120 homes' yearly electricity
• AI could use more water than Denmark by 2027

#AI #Sustainability #TechForGood

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AI's Ecological Feast: A Recipe for Climate Crisis

AI's data feast: A recipe for climate crisis. As algorithms devour energy, can tech's hunger be tamed before Earth's pantry empties?

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Apr 8

The illicit trade of art and cultural artifacts not only funds prolonged conflicts but also results in the irreversible loss of heritage for communities and nations. Therefore, tackling the black market is essential to protect cultural identity and history.

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Art and armed conflicts | afkar collective

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Mar 25

At Afkar Collective, we believe in looking beyond the hashtag.

Our approach:
• Systems thinking to understand complex issues
• Long-term strategies over quick fixes
• Collaboration across sectors for lasting impact

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Beyond the Hashtag: How Labeling Social Issues Distracts Us from Real Change

Labels simplify complex issues, but true change demands we look deeper. Beyond hashtags lies the work of systemic reform.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Mar 11

Embrace uncertainty: Ecosystemic thinking offers a path to navigate complexity, fostering resilience in an unpredictable world

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Embracing Uncertainty: An Ecosystemic Approach to Navigating Complex Times

Embrace uncertainty: Ecosystemic thinking offers a path to navigate complexity, fostering resilience in an unpredictable world.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Mar 4

Tariffs aren't just about jobs and prices - they're also shaping the future of our planet.

From steel to solar, these policies can either accelerate or undermine the fight against climate change.

#SustainableEconomy #GreenTradePolicy #ClimateSolutions

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The Hidden Environmental Cost of U.S. Tariffs—And How to Fix It

Tariffs reshape industries, impacting climate change. From steel to solar, they can accelerate or undermine green progress.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Feb 28

#RamadanMubarak #EcosystemicThinking #Sustainability #AfkarCollective #Ramadan2025

Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Feb 17

The future is all about hybrid intelligence! 🌐 By combining AI reasoning with human insights, we unlock immense potential. Exciting times ahead as we navigate this new landscape! #HybridIntelligence #AI #HumanInsight

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When artificial intelligence begins to reason

DeepSeek introduces deep reasoning in AI, challenging human cognitive supremacy with its innovative R1 model.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Feb 3

Our new article explores how philosophy, HeLa cells, and hyperreality shed light on the lasting impact of online interactions.

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#DigitalEthics #OnlineIdentity #DigitalLiteracy

Echoes of Eternity: Understanding the Assumption of Permanence in Digital Interactions

Explore the impact of digital permanence and individual agency in the age of AI, drawing insights from philosophy.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 27

🌞🚀 China's Renewable Energy Leap!

In 2024, China achieved amazing milestones in renewables:

277 GW of solar added (totaling 887 GW!)
Wind energy grew by 80 GW (521 GW total)
Overall renewables surged by 370.5 GW (1,844 GW total)

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#Renewables #CleanEnergy

China's Renewable Energy Revolution: Monumental Projects Reshaping the Future

China's renewable energy surge features monumental projects like the Solar Great Wall and vast marine solar farms.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 25

🤖 Exploring AI's facade of self-awareness, like Anthropic's Claude, raises questions about autonomy and ethics. How do we ensure responsible AI development? Let's discuss!

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#AI #Ethics #EmergentIntelligence

Emergent Intelligence: Exploring the Facade of Self-Awareness in AI

Exploring the facade of self-awareness in AI reveals the complexities of emergent intelligence and ethical dilemmas

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 23

🔬 Technology Standards: Bridging Innovation and Responsibility

Key takeaways:
• The legacy of the Office of Technology Assessment
• Lessons from healthcare tech evaluation in Europe and the US
• Philosophical perspectives on technology's societal impact

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Navigating Technological Progress: The Vital Role of Standards, Regulation, and Assessment

Tech standards and assessments: Guiding innovation for societal good, from ancient wisdom to modern challenges.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 20

In turbulent times, kindness is our greatest.

It triggers positive biological responses, reduces stress, and inspires others. Kindness isn't just moral - it's an adaptive strategy.

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#Kindness #Resilience #Evolution

Kindness: The Evolutionary Leap Beyond Fear in Uncertain Times

Kindness: our evolutionary leap beyond fear. In facing climate change and global unrest, compassion is our strongest ally

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 13

🌡️ 2024 Climate Wrap-up: Hottest year ever, 1.5°C threshold crossed
🌍 Key trends:
• Emissions still rising
• EU biodiversity progress
• Wolves returning
• Plastic treaty stalled
2025 goal: Turn awareness into action.
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#ClimateAction #2024Review #Sustainability

2024: A Year of Climate Extremes | afkar collective

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 10

🌆 Dreaming of climate-proof cities...

LA's winter wildfires & Kuwait's summer blackouts show our urban spaces need a major upgrade.

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Let's rebuild smarter! 🏙️💡

#FutureCities #ClimateResilience

Winter Wildfires and Summer Blackouts: Urban Infrastructure at the Breaking Point

Winter wildfires in LA, summer blackouts in Kuwait: Our cities face a new climate reality. Time to rebuild smarter

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 5

Bridging the Gap: Climate Action in the Age of Hyperreality
Key topics:
• Overcoming the paradox of information overload and inaction
• Leveraging tech to bridge simulated and real-world solutions

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#ClimateAction #Sustainability #Hyperreality #FutureReadiness

Bridging the Gap: Future Readiness and the Quest for Meaning in Climate-Threatened Societies

In a world of climate hyperreality, we seek meaning beyond simulations, bridging awareness and action through authentic engagement

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 3

As the climate crisis intensifies, it's imperative that we implement bold changes to safeguard human life and our planet. We must move beyond current trends that fall short of achieving real climate goals.

#ClimateAction #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment

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Urban Trends for a Climate Crises | afkar collective

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Jan 3

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Dec 30

🌊 Extreme weather events became the new norm, with devastating floods underscoring the urgent need for climate resilience

Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Dec 30

🦋 The EU’s Nature Restoration Law advanced biodiversity efforts, but major funding challenges remain.
⚖️ Landmark climate litigation saw the European Court of Human Rights ruling against inaction by state actors.

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Afkar Collective @afkarcollective.bsky.social · Dec 30

🚨 2024 became the hottest year on record, temporarily surpassing the 1.5°C warming threshold.
🌱 Global CO2 emissions reached 37.4 gigatons from fossil fuels, alongside 4.2 gigatons from deforestation.

#ClimateEmergency #GreenEnergy

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