If you already know that the monetary system is broken, the real question isn't what is wrong. It's what do you do with that knowledge? Natalie Brunell is back on Bitcoin for millennials to discuss the deeper layers of her newly released book, Bitcoin is for everyone. We talk about how adopting Bitcoin gives hope and agency to people who decide they don't want to outsource their financial life to banks and advisers anymore, but rather embrace Bitcoin and self-custody and having real skin in the game. And la ...

Core Insights - Nokia and MX Fiber are collaborating to deploy a high-speed optical transport backbone network in Southeast Mexico, enhancing connectivity in underserved regions [1][2] - The new network aims to support economic revitalization and modern services for communities, businesses, and government projects [2][6] Network Expansion and Technology - MX Fiber is expanding its network by 1,800 km using Nokia's Flex-Grid DWDM technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), providing scalable services of 10G, 100G, and 200G [3][9] - The Nokia 1830 PSS solution allows for efficient service delivery with future upgrades to 400G and 800G without service disruption, ensuring robust connectivity [4][9] Economic Impact - The deployment supports major infrastructure projects like the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train, which are expected to drive economic growth in the region [5][9] - Enhanced connectivity will benefit customers in Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and soon Campeche and Veracruz, facilitating access to modern data centers and industrial parks [2][3] Future Readiness - The network includes dynamic management and real-time performance monitoring through Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry (OTDR), ensuring readiness for future demands [4][6] - The collaboration is positioned as a significant step towards digital inclusion and economic empowerment in Southeastern Mexico [6]

Innovation and Transformation - Highlights the importance of aspiration, innovation, and execution as key ingredients for transformation [1] - Discusses the creation of a zero-cost, Hindi-based coding platform using a Telegram bot to enable coding education with just a mobile phone [1] - Mentions the concept of adaptive learning, a middle step between AI-based and static learning, which adjusts the difficulty level based on a child's ability [2] Socio-Economic Development - Addresses the socio-economic strata and the importance of their development for overall progress [1] - Describes an initiative to rejuvenate a river by utilizing social contributions from the local population and convergence of different departments [1] - Notes that at the time of India's independence, literacy was at 18%, GDP was $30 million, and there were 150,000 telephone lines [2] - Aims to achieve 100% literacy by 2047 with digital, functional, and numerical learning components [2] Technological Advancement and Competition - Emphasizes the need for a leapfrog mentality to compete with and surpass countries like the US and China [2] - Suggests focusing on areas like space (low-cost spacefaring), solar cells, and nuclear propulsion to gain a competitive edge [2] - Highlights the importance of indigenous devices and care infrastructure for an aging population [3] - Mentions the goal of achieving a $10 trillion economy and the need for deep tech startups, as well as a micro-startup revolution [3] Digital Divide and Data Sovereignty - Acknowledges the digital divide and the need to bridge it [4] - Encourages work in sensor-based agriculture and hyper-spectral imaging [4] - Highlights the challenges to data sovereignty due to reliance on Western-built tools [4] Social Transformation through Technology - Describes using portable X-ray machines with AI algorithms for TB screening, enabling quick results in remote areas [4]

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