City‑Level Diplomacy Could Revitalize the Middle East
Tel Aviv’s government released a new video to welcome Iranian tourists. The Middle East would be in much better shape if cities were in charge: TLV, Beirut, Dubai, Tehran, Cairo… some of the coolest places on earth. https://t.co/Cy72JT0KZY
AI Fabricates Iran Leader’s Presence Amid Khamenei’s Absence
Generative AI is enabling the world's first virtual leader: Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei is incapacitated and has not been seen in public (or in private?) since his official appointment. But his AI "action photos" make it look like he's in charge....
Iran's Regime Now Mirrors Hezbollah, a 40‑year Target
The good news: Iran’s regime has been reduced to a disjointed terrorist force like Hezbollah The bad news: Israel & US have been trying to get rid of Hezbollah for 40 years
Iran's Missiles Reach 4,000 Km, Exceeding Prior Claims
Both missed, but still. “Iran’s targeting of Diego Garcia, about 4,000 kilometers from Iran, implies its missiles have a greater range than Tehran has previously acknowledged.” https://t.co/4Ll8mz9eNN
Netanyahu Undermines Global Unity on Nuclear Iran
Netanyahu is like reverse Churchill: he managed to convince the whole world *not* to unite against a nuclear Iran.
Future Work Means Not Feeling Like Work
The future of work is not realizing you're working. We spend hours a day doing that already. https://t.co/zauZvHDOLj
Israel Strikes Iranian Fleet, Halting Russia‑Iran Weapons Pipeline
Israel is cutting the Russia-Iran weapons pipeline. Ukraine is defending Arabian oil fields from Iranian drones. Meanwhile, Europe's great powers are... monitoring the situation.
China, Russia, Iran Form Layered Proxy Network Fueling Conflicts
I'm surprised that people are surprised that China and Russia are aiding Iran's war efforts.
Uncertainty Means Losing Trust in Your Work’s Value
What we think uncertainty means: Not knowing which jobs will replace the current ones. What it actually means: No longer knowing whether your current actions have any economic value.
Iran's Alleged Strait Move: Face‑saving Bluff, Not Blockade
If true, this is actually a face-saving withdrawal by the Iranians. It lets them pretend to be mean to US & Israel without actually blocking the strait. But I doubt it’s true. https://t.co/xCTeY2zGRE
France's Troop Offer Could Finally Curb Hezbollah in Lebanon
If France is willing to send troops to support Lebanon’s army, the country might finally rid itself of Hezbollah. A big if.
Iran Stands Firm; China Faces Bigger Oil Risks
The threat to destroy Kharg Island won't convince Iran to back down. But it might convince China to convince Iran to back down. Oil prices may harm the US, but an actual oil shortage or global recession will hurt China.
AI Won’t Rescue Downtown Offices, Just Like Automation Missed Factories
"Expecting AI to revive central office districts was like expecting automation to revive factory towns."
Innovation Hubs Face Record Office Vacancies Amid Boom
The two global centers of software and hardware innovation, San Francisco and Shenzhen, also have the highest share of empty offices. During a boom.
