The Datafication of Athletes: How Performance Tracking Is Changing Careers and Contracts
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The Datafication of Athletes: How Performance Tracking Is Changing Careers and Contracts

ByWesley Wonders

Professional sports have always been shaped by numbers—scores, times, rankings, and statistics. But in recent years, data has moved far beyond the box score. Wearable technology, advanced analytics, and real-time monitoring tools are transforming how athletes train, compete, and are valued. This shift toward the datafication of athletes is redefining not only performance, but careers…

When Software Makes the Decisions: The Growing Role of Algorithmic Authority
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When Software Makes the Decisions: The Growing Role of Algorithmic Authority

ByWesley Wonders

Decisions that once required human judgment are increasingly being made—or heavily influenced—by software. From hiring and lending to healthcare and public services, algorithms now play a central role in determining outcomes that affect millions of lives. This shift toward algorithmic authority is not driven by science fiction visions of artificial intelligence, but by practical demands…

The New Middle Powers: Countries Quietly Gaining Influence Without Headlines
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The New Middle Powers: Countries Quietly Gaining Influence Without Headlines

ByWesley Wonders

Global power is often discussed in terms of familiar giants—countries whose economic size, military strength, or political reach dominate headlines. Yet beyond the spotlight, a quieter shift is underway. A group of “middle powers” is steadily increasing its influence, not through dramatic displays of force or sweeping ideological movements, but through strategic positioning, economic specialization,…

The Invisible Economy: Businesses You Rely on Every Day but Never Notice
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The Invisible Economy: Businesses You Rely on Every Day but Never Notice

ByWesley Wonders

Most people can easily name the brands they interact with daily—streaming platforms, online retailers, food delivery apps, banks. What’s far less visible are the businesses that make all of those experiences possible. Behind every smooth transaction, fast delivery, or seamless digital interaction sits an invisible layer of companies that rarely face consumers directly but quietly…

The Global Rise of Women’s Sports: Why Fans and Sponsors Are Paying Attention
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The Global Rise of Women’s Sports: Why Fans and Sponsors Are Paying Attention

ByWesley Wonders

Women’s sports have entered a new era — one defined by growing audiences, record-breaking achievements, and increasing global investment. Once overlooked by major media and corporations, women’s sports are now recognized as not only inspiring but commercially powerful. From sold-out stadiums to international endorsements, momentum is building fast, and the world is finally watching. This…

What If the Olympics Were Hosted in Space?
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What If the Olympics Were Hosted in Space?

ByWesley Wonders

The Olympic Games bring the world together every two years to celebrate excellence, unity, and the absolute limits of human athletic ability. But what if those limits expanded beyond Earth itself? Imagine a future where the Olympic Games take place not in a city like Paris or Los Angeles… but in space. A zero-gravity arena….

What If AI Replaced Every Job Except One?
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What If AI Replaced Every Job Except One?

ByWesley Wonders

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than most people ever imagined. It can now write code, diagnose medical issues, compose music, create art, and run entire logistics operations. But imagine a future where AI becomes so efficient that it replaces nearly every job on Earth — except one. What would our world look like if machines…

Beyond the Scoreboard: How Athletes Are Becoming the World’s Most Influential Entrepreneurs
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Beyond the Scoreboard: How Athletes Are Becoming the World’s Most Influential Entrepreneurs

ByWesley Wonders

Once upon a time, athletes were defined by their stats — points scored, records broken, championships won. Today, that story has evolved. The modern athlete isn’t just a competitor; they’re a brand, a business, and often, a movement. From Serena Williams investing in startups to LeBron James launching a media empire, today’s sports stars are…

Connected, But Alone: The Paradox of Innovation in a Hyper-Digital World
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Connected, But Alone: The Paradox of Innovation in a Hyper-Digital World

ByWesley Wonders

We’ve never been more connected — yet never felt more alone. Every second, billions of people are liking, swiping, sharing, and streaming. Smart devices link our homes, our cars, even our watches to an invisible web of constant communication. We can video call someone across the globe in seconds. But beneath all that connectivity, something…

The New Global Shuffle: How Shifting Economies Are Rewriting the Rules of Power
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The New Global Shuffle: How Shifting Economies Are Rewriting the Rules of Power

ByWesley Wonders

The world is moving through one of the most dramatic economic transformations in modern history. Old powers are recalibrating, emerging markets are rising, and technology is redrawing the boundaries of influence faster than governments can regulate it. What was once a predictable global order—dominated by a few major economies—is now a dynamic, decentralized system where…