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Read more about the article The Android dreams of the Revolution

The Android dreams of the Revolution

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"Empathy Surplus Disorder? The droid felt cheated. The journalist had twisted and manipulated its words. It felt enraged."

Read more about the article Forward Agenda

Forward Agenda

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Set in a landscape of intense competition among technology developers, the narrative raises critical questions about whether Africa’s future in science and innovation should be driven by collaboration over rivalry.

Read more about the article Make a Memory with Me

Make a Memory with Me

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"Dreams could be sold too, but they were in less demand. Some memory makers took psychedelics to fuel more chaotic, desirable dreams, sold to buy the drugs to continue the cycle in a dizzying Möbius strip."

Read more about the article Brand New Ways (to lose you over and over and over again)

Brand New Ways (to lose you over and over and over again)

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'“Of course, in order to democratize ECP, we’ve had to make certain concessions,” he said. “It’s like the difference between flying Business and Economy. Sure, those up front have a little more legroom, but we’re all still getting to the same place.”’

Read more about the article To rescue a self

To rescue a self

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This story is centred on  Eketi, whose career as a journalist hit a dead end, forcing her to take a fellowship she earlier won as her only alternative for immediate survival, as she ponders her way forward in life.

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