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Are Blockchains Decentralized? Unintended Centralities in Distributed Ledgers
The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
blog.trailofbits.comA Chemical Progression
An exploration of the discovery and history of the atom, including the theories and experiments that led to its understanding in chemistry.
gregbrockman.comTrends – Artificial Intelligence (AI) – May 2025 – BOND
The document analyzes rapid growth and transformative trends in artificial intelligence, highlighting unprecedented user adoption, technological advances, global competition, enterprise AI integration, and associated benefits and risks shaping the future.
bondcap.comStand Out of Our Light: Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy
James Williams analyzes the impact of digital technologies on human attention in the "attention economy," arguing that they often undermine individual freedom and self-regulation by prioritizing engagement over meaningful goals.
cambridge.orgUsing Design Fiction to Negotiate Political Questions
The report explores using design fictions to creatively engage politicians and community groups in envisioning future policy implications, particularly regarding ageing in place and isolation, through collaborative workshops.
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