If you visit the African savannahs, you will encounter acacia-dwelling ants, a species that not only repels tree-eating elephants but also plays a vital role in regulating carbon sequestration within those ecosystems. Similarly dynamic is the portrayal in John A. Davis's computer-animated movie "The Ant Bully," which is based on John Nickel's 1999 book. In this Warner Bros blockbuster, produced by Tom Hanks, the ant named Zoc explains the ants' philosophy: working for the colony's benefit allows them to achieve remarkable feats together. This concept bewilders little Lucas, a human character, who observes that most humans pursue personal gain, leaving Zoc puzzled about how humans manage to accomplish anything at all.

En route back to Norway for the holidays, an unexpected breakdown on the Autobahn left me stranded, awaiting the arrival of a tow truck, courtesy of ADAC—Germany's "yellow angels." This downtime, however, became an opportunity, thanks to LTE connectivity, allowing me to dive into Ray Kurzweil's riveting discourse on "Our Path to Singularity." Kurzweil, a visionary thinker, forecasts a future where hybrid thinking evolves into technological singularity—a juncture where artificial intelligence surpasses human intellect, challenging our sovereignty over technology.

I admit it, I actually visited McDonald’s today… twice.

First I went to a “regular” one here in Frankfurt and later, in the evening, my wife dragged me into another one, as she all of a sudden really wanted a ‘McD.´ This, however, was one of the “new” ones, and it was a different kind of experience. McDonald’s just announced bad financial results, and I wonder whether this has something to do with how they innovate at the front-line of customer service.  We had to take a number and were put on the „waiting list“. We could even watch a big screen that showed us where we were in the queue. Unhappily, it took 723 Seconds fo

THE ONE IDEA THAT CHANGES THE WORLD

In the realm of sports, a single innovative idea can redefine the boundaries of what's considered possible. This truth is vividly illustrated by the evolution of the ski jumping world record, which has seen remarkable progress over the decades. As of now, the record stands at an astonishing 246.5 meters, held by Johan Remen Evensen. The journey to this point, however, is a story of bold ideas and relentless pursuit of excellence, reminiscent of the transformative impact seen across various sports disciplines.