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  • From Europe to the Indo-Pacific. How Germany Is Redefining Military Alliances.
    Technology & Transformation

    From Europe to the Indo-Pacific. How Germany Is Redefining Military Alliances.

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-27

    Since 2022, Germany’s government has consistently emphasized bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation, seeking both deeper alliances within Europe and robust engagement across the globe. The motivations for these agreements are rooted in deterring external threats, particularly Russian aggression, promoting interoperability, and supporting democratic allies beyond the European continent. Key Bilateral Defense Treaties Germany–United Kingdom In…

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  • Taiwan’s Hidden Mines. How an Island Without Resources Is Redefining Recycling
    Technology & Transformation

    Taiwan’s Hidden Mines. How an Island Without Resources Is Redefining Recycling

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-27

    When you walk through Taipei’s narrow alleys and look up at its gleaming skyscrapers, it’s hard to imagine that these very structures might hold the key to the island’s future resource security. Yet, for Taiwan’s leading recyclers and metal refiners, the urban landscape itself has become a mine an urban mine. With global concern mounting…

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    Techno-Diplomacy and the Reconfiguration of Global Order. Ethics and Power in the Digital Age.

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-26

    Techno-Diplomacy; Global Governance; Ethics; AI; 5G; Cybersecurity; Semiconductors; U.S.–China–EU Relations Structured Abstract Background: Technology has emerged as a defining arena of international competition and cooperation. Digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductor supply chains have become strategic resources shaping the distribution of power in global affairs. Objective: This article examines the rise of techno-diplomacy as…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    The Algorithmic Condition. Human Agency, Responsibility, and Ethics in Automated Societies.

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-26

    Algorithmic Decision-Making; Human Agency; Ethics; AI Governance; Autonomy; Accountability; Digital Society Structured Abstract Background: The growing reliance on algorithmic systems in decision-making processes across healthcare, justice, and public administration has transformed the nature of moral responsibility and human agency. Automated systems promise efficiency but risk eroding ethical judgment and individual autonomy. Objective: This paper investigates…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    Technological Inequality and Global Justice. Ethical Challenges of Innovation Access.

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-26

    Structured Abstract Background: As technological innovation accelerates across artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital infrastructures, global access to these advancements remains deeply unequal. Technological inequality now shapes economic opportunity, healthcare, education, and participation in the digital economy. Objective: This paper examines the ethical dimensions of technological inequality and its implications for global justice, exploring how access…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    Digital Sovereignty and the New Geopolitics of Technology. Ethical and Societal Dimensions.

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-26

    Digital Sovereignty; Geopolitics; Cyber Ethics; Data Localization; European Union; China; United States; Techno-nationalism Structured Abstract Background: The digital transformation of societies has redefined power, autonomy, and governance. In this context, “digital sovereignty” has emerged as a key principle of 21st-century statecraft, denoting a nation’s ability to control data, infrastructure, and digital dependencies. Objective: To analyze…

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  • Global AI Governance. Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Geopolitical Power.
    Technology & Transformation

    Global AI Governance. Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Geopolitical Power.

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-262025-10-27

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global power dynamics by transforming economies, altering governance, and challenging ethical frameworks. As nations race to establish leadership in AI, the need for coherent global governance becomes increasingly urgent. This paper examines the emerging landscape of AI governance through three interlinked dimensions: innovation, ethics, and geopolitical power. By comparing regulatory…

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  • Kingswater Institute International Symposium 2026
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    Kingswater Institute – International Symposium 2026 in Lucerne

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-14

    The Kingswater Institute – International Symposium 2026 The Kingswater Institute is pleased to announce the upcoming International Symposium on Sustainability, Innovation, and Global Transformation, to be held in June 2026 in Lucerne, Switzerland. The symposium will bring together leading scholars, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss innovative approaches to sustainability, technological progress, and global…

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  • Migration, Mobility, and the New Knowledge Economy in Southeastern Europe
    Technology & Transformation

    Migration, Mobility, and the New Knowledge Economy in Southeastern Europe

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-27

    Migration and mobility have long shaped the socio-economic fabric of Southeastern Europe. Since the 1990s, countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Hungary have faced persistent challenges of labor migration, demographic decline, and economic restructuring. However, in the context of the new knowledge economy, these trends are being redefined. Digital transformation, remote work, and…

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  • The Science Behind Wikipedia Trust, Transparency, and the Future of Digital Knowledge
    Technology & Transformation

    The Science Behind Wikipedia: Trust, Transparency, and the Future of Digital Knowledge

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-27

    Author: Tobias W. Loitsch Affiliation: The Kingswater Institute for Technology and Society Abstract Wikipedia represents one of the most significant experiments in collaborative knowledge creation in the digital age. Far from being a mere online encyclopedia, it constitutes a dynamic socio-technical ecosystem where trust, transparency, and collective reasoning intersect. This paper examines the underlying mechanisms…

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  • From Wikipedia to Policy How Open Knowledge Influences Decision-Making
    Technology & Transformation

    From Wikipedia to Policy: How Open Knowledge Influences Decision-Making

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-27

    Open knowledge platforms have transformed how societies access, interpret, and apply information. Among these, Wikipedia stands as the world’s largest collaboratively produced repository of human knowledge, influencing not only public understanding but also the decisions of policymakers, journalists, and institutions. This paper explores the mechanisms through which open knowledge—particularly Wikipedia—affects decision-making processes at governmental, organizational,…

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  • Wikipedia in the Classroom Turning Students into Knowledge Creators
    Technology & Transformation

    Wikipedia in the Classroom: Turning Students into Knowledge Creators

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-27

    Abstract Wikipedia, once dismissed as an unreliable source, has evolved into one of the most powerful open knowledge platforms in the world. Increasingly, educators are recognizing its potential not only as a reference tool but as a learning environment that transforms students from passive consumers into active knowledge creators. This paper examines how the integration…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    How to Create a Wikipedia Page for Your Research or Organization

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-14

    Abstract Wikipedia has become a global knowledge infrastructure that influences public understanding, visibility, and credibility across disciplines. For researchers and organizations, creating or improving a Wikipedia page can enhance the dissemination of verified knowledge and improve the reach of academic and institutional work. However, Wikipedia’s community guidelines emphasize neutrality, verifiability, and notability—principles that require careful…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    Digital Education Explained: How Technology Is Transforming Learning Systems

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-18

    Abstract Digital education represents one of the most transformative forces reshaping the landscape of modern learning. From primary education to lifelong professional development, technology has fundamentally altered how knowledge is delivered, accessed, and shared. This paper examines the conceptual foundations of digital education, the technological tools that enable it, and its pedagogical, social, and ethical…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    What Is Techno-Societal Governance? Understanding the Future of Technology Policy

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-10-142025-10-14

    Abstract As technology increasingly shapes economic, political, and social systems, governance itself is undergoing transformation. The term techno-societal governance refers to the frameworks through which societies direct and regulate the interaction between technological innovation and social values. This paper explores how techno-societal governance differs from traditional technology policy, emphasizing its holistic nature—combining technical regulation, ethical…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    From Research to Policy. How Think Tanks Shape the Tech-Society Agenda

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-09-202025-10-14

    Translating Evidence into Practical Advice. At their best, think tanks turn rigorous research into actionable policy recommendations. Researchers analyse complex problems algorithmic bias, platform governance, or data protection and distil findings into clear briefs, roadmaps and toolkits that policymakers can use. This translation role is critical: evidence must be accessible, timely and attuned to the…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    Education in the Digital Age. Preparing Students for a Future We Can’t Predict

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-09-202025-10-14

    From content to capability. Traditional schooling often prioritises memorising facts and mastering fixed syllabi. In an era where information is abundant and ephemeral, the emphasis should move toward transferable skills: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and digital literacy. These capabilities help learners evaluate information, solve novel problems and adapt to new technologies rather than simply reproducing…

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  • Technology & Transformation

    The Hidden Cost of Green Tech. Balancing Sustainability and Resource Extraction

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-09-202025-10-14

    Not all “green” is low-impact. Electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines are central to decarbonisation. Yet the materials that enable these technologies lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements are often extracted in ways that cause habitat loss, water stress, pollution and social disruption. If the lifecycle impacts of these materials are ignored, climate…

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  • AI and Democracy. Can Algorithms Safeguard or Threaten. Our Public Debate
    Technology & Transformation

    AI and Democracy. Can Algorithms Safeguard or Threaten. Our Public Debate?

    ByEditorial and Knowledge Publishing 2025-09-202025-10-27

    Algorithms as Gatekeepers. Modern digital platforms rely on algorithmic systems to decide what billions of users see every day. These systems determine which stories trend, which posts reach new audiences, and which perspectives are amplified. In that role, algorithms act as gatekeepers of public attention and with that power comes responsibility. Two Faces of Algorithmic…

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