- The Cannabis Commons: Towards a Regenerative Model of Management and Quality Assurance by CitizensThe Cannabis Commons: Towards a Regenerative Model of Management and Quality Assurance by Citizens Introduction: From Prohibition to Participation The term ‘commons’ refers to resources managed collectively by a community, emphasizing sustainability and equitable access. The traditional debate surrounding cannabis… Read more: The Cannabis Commons: Towards a Regenerative Model of Management and Quality Assurance by Citizens
- The Evolving Facade: An Exposé on the Virtual Identity (1960-2025)
The concept of identity, once firmly rooted in the physical realm, has undergone a profound transformation over the past six decades. The emergence and proliferation of digital technologies have fostered the development of the "virtual identity," a multifaceted construct that has evolved from nascent digital representations to complex, fluid, and often performative online personas. This exposé will trace the key milestones and conceptual shifts in the evolution of virtual identity between 1960 and 2025, highlighting its increasing significance in shaping social, economic, and personal landscapes. - Perceived Freedom, Nuance, and Societal Structures
This analysis explores the intricate relationship between a population’s perceived freedom and the social and economic structures that shape their daily lives. It delves into the delicate balance between individual nuance and the pressure to conform, the erosion of privacy… Read more: Perceived Freedom, Nuance, and Societal Structures - The Blockchain Revolution: Promise and PerilAuthor: J. Debusscher The advent of blockchain technology has been hailed by many as a revolutionary force, poised to transform everything from finance and supply chain management to governance and personal identity. Comparisons to the Industrial Revolution are common, with… Read more: The Blockchain Revolution: Promise and Peril
- A Detailed Report on Energy Use in IT Departments for AI
Author: J. Debusscher The average energy consumption for a single ChatGPT query is estimated to be around 0.34 watt-hours (Wh). This figure, recently released by OpenAI, is significantly lower than some earlier academic and media estimates, which ranged from 0.001… Read more: A Detailed Report on Energy Use in IT Departments for AI