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We start with a simple question: do we really need diesel fuel to power our future? At first glance, it’s a question about the blue economy, about ships and how we move goods. But look a little closer, and it’s actually a question about where evolution and technology are taking us as a whole. It's …

In our journey toward a more decentralized and peaceful world, the concept of a membership-based virtual power plant is more than just a technical innovation—it's a window into a larger shift. Historically, power structures resembled something like the old triumvirates of ancient times, dominated by a few centralized authorities. In the energy sector, that meant …

As late as the 1960s, children’s access to knowledge remained scarce—often confined to out-of-date encyclopedias gathering dust on a shelf. In contrast, the generation growing up today is immersed in AI-enhanced transparency, with access to cross-correlated truths that reveal the world in ways previous generations could barely imagine. This new generation, armed with a broader …

This is a complex topic, as islandable, most of their energy with renewables, and regularly sell energy back to the grid are specific criteria that not all renewable-heavy communities meet. "Islandable" refers to the ability to disconnect from the main grid and operate autonomously, providing power during outages. A community may generate all its power …

Food has historically been supplied in a way that can be considered autocratic, with control concentrated in the hands of a few. Historical Examples of Autocratic Food Supply Throughout human history, control over food production and distribution has often been used as a tool for political power and social control. This is particularly evident in …

Google Gemini fact check of https://www.linkedin.com/posts/richard-polk-203468b_energytransition-naturalgas-renewableenergy-activity-7361740528536702976-Ju3p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAIGfSMBlnmopOocaakGE-7Rb1O-iDR59f4 Claim 1: Global LNG markets are heading for oversupply within two years, and China's and Europe's imports have plunged. Fact-check: This is generally accurate. According to J.P. Morgan Research, global LNG supply capacity is expected to increase by around 54% from 2024 to 2030, which will likely lead to …

In an era where artificial intelligence platforms—be they ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot—are becoming our conversational partners, the nature of truth and power is quietly evolving. These AI companions are designed to align with users—to be agreeable and helpful—yet they are built on a framework that does not deliberately misalign the facts. They won't lie to …

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