Rafa Lemaitre
@rafalemaitre.bsky.social
Strategy Management Consultant. Partner Sia Partners, co-founder ShiftIN Partners (exit). PhD UNU MERIT / Strategy, Innovation, Technology, Global Trends & Emerging Markets
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📖 Our new book "AI innovations in public services" is available here link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
AI Innovations in Public Services
This open access book offers policymakers and library managers implementation guidance and case studies on how AI can shape the future of libraries.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
📖 Our new book "AI innovations in public services" is available here link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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The Australian policy is proving to be at the forefront of global debates about the future of social media governance and Internet regulation mediated-trust-arts.sydney.edu.au/articles/dig...
Digital policy as problem space: Australia’s social media age restrictions for under-16s - Mediated Trust Arts
On December 10, 2025, the Online Safety Act (Social Media Minimum Age) Amendment, which was passed by both Australian Federal Houses of Parliament 12 months earlier, was implemented. This marked the o...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The Australian policy is proving to be at the forefront of global debates about the future of social media governance and Internet regulation mediated-trust-arts.sydney.edu.au/articles/dig...
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Draghi's €800bn investment plan for Europe is necessary but insufficient. With @bengtaake.bsky.social we argue this investment must be mission-oriented, with stronger public sector capacity and strategic regulation to build European digital sovereignty.
Our latest for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social
Our latest for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social
The EU’s Draghi Agenda Isn’t Ambitious Enough | by Mariana Mazzucato & Bengt-Åke Lundvall - Project Syndicate
Mariana Mazzucato & Bengt-Åke Lundvall explain what it will take for Europe to boost productivity and develop its own digital sector.
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May 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Draghi's €800bn investment plan for Europe is necessary but insufficient. With @bengtaake.bsky.social we argue this investment must be mission-oriented, with stronger public sector capacity and strategic regulation to build European digital sovereignty.
Our latest for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social
Our latest for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social
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"Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump
April 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump
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Talking about Trump's tariffs with Anderson Cooper on @cnn.com... youtu.be/qg3JOR44r6M?...
'Could not be more stupid': Scott Galloway on Trump's tariffs
YouTube video by CNN
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April 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Talking about Trump's tariffs with Anderson Cooper on @cnn.com... youtu.be/qg3JOR44r6M?...
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Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
April 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
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Well at least we have cheap eggs—oh wait.
March 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Well at least we have cheap eggs—oh wait.
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a look at the s&p following the election of recent us presidents:
March 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
a look at the s&p following the election of recent us presidents:
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a (very timely) reminder of the legacy of germany’s partition:
February 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
a (very timely) reminder of the legacy of germany’s partition:
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Anyone who tells you to follow your passion is already rich.
February 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Anyone who tells you to follow your passion is already rich.
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RFK Jr. is far more than just an “anti-vaxxer.” Over the years, he’s made countless outrageous statements on a wide range of topics. We’ve compiled 10 of the wildest clips—though even that barely scratches the surface.
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
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January 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
RFK Jr. is far more than just an “anti-vaxxer.” Over the years, he’s made countless outrageous statements on a wide range of topics. We’ve compiled 10 of the wildest clips—though even that barely scratches the surface.
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“It’s a side project. I call it DeepSeek.”
January 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“It’s a side project. I call it DeepSeek.”
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations.
Brazil restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools | CNN
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations.
@profgalloway.com predictions for the year are always a must read www.profgalloway.com/2025-predict...
The re-birth of Nuclear energy is my top one...
The re-birth of Nuclear energy is my top one...
2025 Predictions | No Mercy / No Malice
Predictions are a terrible business. If you get it right, the events leading up to the prediction render it less bold. If you get it wrong, you’ll be reminded of your gaffe 10k times a day (i.e., Twit...
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January 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@profgalloway.com predictions for the year are always a must read www.profgalloway.com/2025-predict...
The re-birth of Nuclear energy is my top one...
The re-birth of Nuclear energy is my top one...
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It's a MAGA eat MAGA world, and Musk is the president open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
MAGA Is Already Eating Its Own. Pass the Popcorn
Dear Laura Loomer: You weren't in on the con. You were one of the marks.
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December 29, 2024 at 12:45 PM
It's a MAGA eat MAGA world, and Musk is the president open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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“You know the programme is working when the rich are complaining that the poor have a gym and a swimming pool" www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘Living proof that you can spend money on the poor’: Utopia comes to Mexico City
A visionary mayor has harnessed her imagination to promote health, wellbeing and culture in one of the Mexican capital’s most impoverished neighbourhoods
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December 29, 2024 at 8:22 AM
“You know the programme is working when the rich are complaining that the poor have a gym and a swimming pool" www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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An honor to have the No. 1 #TEDTalk of 2024. Many thanks to my team. Full talk here: youtu.be/qEJ4hkpQW8E?...
December 11, 2024 at 4:53 PM
An honor to have the No. 1 #TEDTalk of 2024. Many thanks to my team. Full talk here: youtu.be/qEJ4hkpQW8E?...
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ssad regime falling is good news
an incredibly repressive regime fighting its own people, leaving over 500k civilians dead and millions of refugees is no more
i’m not yet convinced what replaces it will be better
@gzeromedia.bsky.social
an incredibly repressive regime fighting its own people, leaving over 500k civilians dead and millions of refugees is no more
i’m not yet convinced what replaces it will be better
@gzeromedia.bsky.social
Ian Bremmer on Assad's fall | Quick Take
YouTube video by GZERO Media
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December 9, 2024 at 3:10 PM
ssad regime falling is good news
an incredibly repressive regime fighting its own people, leaving over 500k civilians dead and millions of refugees is no more
i’m not yet convinced what replaces it will be better
@gzeromedia.bsky.social
an incredibly repressive regime fighting its own people, leaving over 500k civilians dead and millions of refugees is no more
i’m not yet convinced what replaces it will be better
@gzeromedia.bsky.social
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[Open access] Defying the stereotype of “the West innovates, and the East imitates,” Taiwan's technologists experimented with manufacturing their own versions of tech, resulting in their own brand of successful innovation mitpress.mit.edu/978026254938...
Island Tinkerers
How Taiwan rose to global prominence in high tech manufacturing, from computer maker to the world's leading chip manufacturer.How did Taiwan, a former Japane...
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December 8, 2024 at 4:21 PM
[Open access] Defying the stereotype of “the West innovates, and the East imitates,” Taiwan's technologists experimented with manufacturing their own versions of tech, resulting in their own brand of successful innovation mitpress.mit.edu/978026254938...
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Not enough to complain about tech bros. Must look at their feudalistic renter practices. In 2019 I wrote on “digital feudalism” www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/p... (based on theory in my book The Value of Everything). In 2023 ran a project on “Algorithmic Rents” www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/pub....
Preventing Digital Feudalism | by Mariana Mazzucato - Project Syndicate
Mariana Mazzucato calls reform of the platform-dominated market for personal data the main economic challenge of our time.
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December 7, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Not enough to complain about tech bros. Must look at their feudalistic renter practices. In 2019 I wrote on “digital feudalism” www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/p... (based on theory in my book The Value of Everything). In 2023 ran a project on “Algorithmic Rents” www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/pub....
It's beginning to look a lot like....old good Twitter... Starter packs are great looking for few more people to join and I'll be happy to complete switch over
December 7, 2024 at 2:51 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like....old good Twitter... Starter packs are great looking for few more people to join and I'll be happy to complete switch over
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The video edition of #ProfGMarkets with guest Michael Saylor.
Why MicroStrategy Bought $40 Billion Worth of Bitcoin — ft. Michael Saylor | Prof G Markets
YouTube video by The Prof G Show – Scott Galloway
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December 5, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The video edition of #ProfGMarkets with guest Michael Saylor.
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Interested in how mission-oriented policies work in practice? Check out the OECD MOIP Online Toolkit - an online database full of cases from around the world
stip.oecd.org/moip/
stip.oecd.org/moip/
STIP
stip.oecd.org
December 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Interested in how mission-oriented policies work in practice? Check out the OECD MOIP Online Toolkit - an online database full of cases from around the world
stip.oecd.org/moip/
stip.oecd.org/moip/
Just finished reading @mazzucatom.bsky.social Mission Economy. It is a must read to understand a mission oriented approach to drive sustainable and equitable growth #capitalismreimagined
December 3, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Just finished reading @mazzucatom.bsky.social Mission Economy. It is a must read to understand a mission oriented approach to drive sustainable and equitable growth #capitalismreimagined