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This week, The Global Tiller looks at the devastating floods that have hit Pakistan this summer and what caused them. What is the scale of the disaster, what is the scale of intervention needed and what are some reliable sources through which to send help to the flood victims.

We hope this week’s newsletter shows an alternative, a way to take action that could address all of these seemingly disconnected issues. Join The Global Tiller this week to look at the Earth4all initiative and what are some major policy changes it proposes for an equitable future. How does it fit into the broader degrowth discourse and what can we do to push for it?

If you find yourself having the same kind of questions, you may be attracted to Effective Altruism, a movement to do more good in the most good way possible. This week’s The Global Tiller examines what the effective altruism movement is about, why is it becoming popular and what are some issues making this movement not-so-effective?

Today, The Global Tiller looks at places that had successfully eradicated polio but are seeing a resurgence. Why is polio making a comeback and what does it look like for those who have been living with the disease?

Join us in this week’s The Global Tiller as we dig into that very reason. What caused the crisis in Sri Lanka to grow to these proportions and where is it headed? How does it impact the region and what lessons can other countries learn?

This week, The Global Tiller looks at the 2022 findings of the 3M-sponsored State of Science Index Survey and compare how trust in science compares across different parts of the world. What are some issues that respondents believe should be prioritised and can we really trust corporations that have caused so much mistrust to begin with?

This week, The Global Tiller examines the recent US Supreme Court decision on abortion and what it means for the rest of the world. We take a look at how other countries fare in terms of abortion rights for women and how banning abortion poses an even serious threat of state surveillance.

The Global Tiller takes a look at the heatwave gripping most of the northern hemisphere, what havoc it is causing in these soon-to-become uninhabitable cities, and what is the scale of intervention needed to reverse it.

So for our friends, and anyone else who’s struggling to find the right house, The Global Tiller looks at 3D-printed houses this week. We examine how far this technology has come and how global its spread is? Will 3D-printed houses resolve our housing crisis once and for all?

The global elite has gathered at Davos this week and we’re trying to see if any good will come out. This week, The Global Tiller reviews the ongoing World Economic Forum. We’ll take a look at what’s on the agenda and who is in attendance. Why are the "A-listers" avoiding the gathering and if it’s still relevant in a world suffering from stark global inequalities?

Join us in this week’s The Global Tiller to see how waste pickers across the world play an essential role in waste management yet remain largely unseen. How can their rights be addressed to ensure a just transition towards a sustainable future?

The Global Tiller is really a passion project for the both of us. It’s a way for us to make sense of what’s going on and declutter the news. It’s a way for us to reflect on what’s changing around the world and figuring out how it impacts us, not just two individuals living on a beautiful island but global citizens who are impacted by global trends just as much as someone living on a bustling continent.

This week, The Global Tiller dives into "bossware" — the technology giving rise to employee surveillance during the pandemic. We look into how the technology allows companies to monitor their employees’ activities, how it impacts their performance, and what actions are being taken to regulate this practice.

This week in The Global Tiller, we examine what statelessness is and how does one become stateless. We also take a look at the global #IBelong campaign that aims to end statelessness by 2024 and what are some challenges that stand in the way.

Join us in this week’s The Global Tiller as we take a look at blue food and what the blue food movement is trying to achieve. Which regions are leading the charge and what are some questions that can guide our understanding of sustainable foods?

This week in The Global Tiller, we check in on artificial intelligence and see how far it has come along. What is it capable of and what are some areas where it’s still defeated by humans? We also look at the urgent conversations that need to happen as AI technology improves enough that computers are actually able to cook our dinners at home.

This week in The Global Tiller, we take a look at why pay transparency is one of the 29 Big Ideas that LinkedIn believes will change our world in 2022 and why this year is being called the Year of Pay Transparency. How does it address gender and ethnicity pay gaps, and what are some thorny issues it can create?

Join us in this week’s The Global Tiller as we look into the concept of smart cities and the promises of future living. What do they offer in principle and where do they fall short? What are some sacrifices its residents are required to make?

This week in The Global Tiller, we look into Long Covid — a set of symptoms and long-term conditions that may develop in 10% to 30% of people infected with the coronavirus. What are some unexpected ways in which Long Covid is impacting our quality of life and how should we prepare to deal with its impact lingering long into our future?

This week in The Global Tiller, we take a look at pet cloning. Why are people cloning their furry friends and what is the science behind this practice? What do animal rights groups say and what are some ethical questions it raises for our future?

Everything’s expensive. Doesn’t matter if you’re buying fuel in the United States, bread in the Middle East, potatoes in Germany or paying your utility bills in Pakistan — there’s a steep price to pay for living. Join us in this week’s The Global Tiller as we try to understand what’s causing global inflation and what, if any, is the way forward.

This week in The Global Tiller, we focus on one aspect of this major global event: how are we getting information about what’s going on in Ukraine and how is the media shaping our reactions. How can we pull the brakes on this fast descent into war hysteria and pause to reflect on what this war will do to us long after the dust settles.

This week in The Global Tiller, we look into exactly how global this phenomenon is and how has it been impacted by the pandemic? What can we learn from those who are trying to tackle this issue empathically, and not criminally?

Driven not just by an impending population collapse but also overall reproductive and neonatal health, scientists have made breakthroughs that could allow babies to grow completely outside the human body. This week, The Global Tiller takes a closer look at how biotechnology allows this to happen, how close are we to growing babies outside the womb and how would such developments impact our society.

This week in The Global Tiller, we take a closer look at the latest developments in wearables technology and the future of hyper connectivity. How will it impact our privacy and what could be some effects on our behaviour and our health? Which new frontiers of inequality does it create?

This week, The Global Tiller takes a look at the global population levels and why the likes of Elon Musk are worried about them. How likely is it that we will face a population collapse and what could be some harmful consequences of pushing public policies focused entirely on fertility rates?

Set your dinner menu with The Global Tiller this week! Join us as we bite into artificial meat, looking at the latest developments in this sector and how it impacts the future of food.

This week in The Global Tiller, we will dig deeper into the recently concluded fraud trial of the Theranos founder and what it tells us about the Silicon Valley culture. What does accountability look like and how can we learn to differentiate between innovation and fraud?

In this week’s The Global Tiller, we look into what 'living off the grid' means, why are people choosing it and if this is what the future of housing looks like?

The Global Tiller takes a look back at the year that has passed. What did we talk about in the 45 issues we published this year and what themes emerge as we think critically about our collective future?