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A new framework for energy planning argues we must move beyond just technical and economic factors (like watts and dollars) to include ethical and philosophical questions about what energy is and who it is for. This reframing is crucial for creating energy systems that are not only efficient but also just and aligned with societal values.
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Digital multinational companies (like major tech firms) now wield significant political power, which is reshaping global competition and challenging traditional state authority in an era of “geo-technological” rivalry. This shift means that corporate strategies and technological platforms are becoming central forces in international politics and security.
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A review of poverty research argues that recent crises like COVID-19 expose flaws in how we measure poverty, such as ignoring income volatility within a single year. This calls for sociologists to lead a renewed, more nuanced study of poverty that can better inform effective public policy during turbulent times.
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