Seven Revolutions

India's nationhood has been weakened since the anti-corruption protests took place, and it must now reshape itself.

A visual representation from the New York Times of money owed within European countries.

Article by Thomas Friedman about how the interconnected economies of today are going to handle the reconstruction of Asia, Europe, US and Arab economies. He explains how each of the economy models are breaking down, and how it may lead to a global crisis.

Interactive feature on BBC that shows how the internet has spread across the world.

Prominent people around the world reflect on the communications revolution: What technology does for us, and to us, and what we can do about it.

The article explores what we must accomplish before we are able to become a transhuman species.

A TedTalk by Peter Janse van Rensburg about the use of nanotechnology in our everyday lives and to make the world better. It is very short and rather interesting.

IBM is developing a super small supercomputer that is also more environmentally friendly (up to 50% more efficient). The size gives a clear picture of just how far computation has come. There is also a video included.

Product designer Eben Bayer reveals his recipe for a new, fungus-based packaging material that protects fragile stuff like furniture, plasma screens -- and the environment.

Internet governance is under attack.: it may have to mend its ways to survive.

None of these are megacities, but an interesting article with graphs/data.

This site does as its title suggests--provides statistics in real time. It includes current data on population, food and hunger, technology, information, and other topics relevant to seven revolutions.

How many countries now have a fertility level of less than two children per woman?

According to the Vatican, how should global governance be reshaped in an increasingly multipolar world?

Special report on the world economy (audio)

Poor countries are developing the diseases of the rich with lethal consequences