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Women are smart, so why do men dominate in STEM?
Israel’s future lies with brains, not brawn, hence we really do need more women to study science, technology, engineering and math (dubbed STEM).
Prof. Shlomo Maital wonders how come men disproportionately dominant in brainy fields, even though women are just as smart? And how the current coalition government encourages that?
The Flag Revolution
Prof. Orit Hazzan on the flag revolution and what the Israeli flag symbolizes in protest the regime coup.
Will the ChatGPT AI chatbot make journalists obsolete?
We humans are not doing so well at sustaining our planet – air, water, land – nor are we much good at living together in peace and harmony. It may be that artificial intelligence can do better, when human intelligence turns out to be pretty unintelligent.
Prof. Shlomo Maital, wonders whether ChatBOT will one day soon write more interesting columns than he does…
Israeli law makes greedy capitalist business behavior mandatory
Israel’s 1999 Companies Act, Article D, Section 11 (a) states that the purpose of a company is to make money. Period. Not to serve the people.
Prof. Shlomo Maital asks the real question: ”Whom do businesses serve?”
Henry Kissinger and six qualities needed in leadership -book review
On May 23, Henry Kissinger will be 100 years old. His mind is active and bright. Well done, Henry!
Prof. Shlomo Maital on Henry Kissinger’s new book ‘Leadership’ and the link to Israel.
Inflation: 7 facts and fictions you should be aware of – explainer
There has been much fallacious talk and print about the current 40-year high in inflation. Perhaps it is time to get to the bottom of it.
Prof. Shlomo Maital on the facts and fictions of inflation
Fill our glasses with Israeli whisky – Israeli bourbon or single malt
Prof. Shlomo Maital is speaking to Israeli bourbon-style whisky distillers.
The Lebanon-Israel gas deal: What both sides have to gain – explainer
The Israeli government approved a US-brokered deal to share offshore natural gas with Lebanon. the deal was unusual in many ways, but both sides have much to gain.
Prof. Shlomo Maital explains what you should know about the agreement.
Medical crisis: Israel can’t replace retiring doctors, is it too late to fix?
Desperation is one of the four elements of creativity. Perhaps creativity will help mitigate Israel’s doctor shortage.
Prof. Shlomo Maital and Dr. Temira Feinsilver on the severe doctor shortage faces Israel.
How should Israel navigate the US-China rivalry?
The US-China rivalry was inevitable and is becoming more confrontational. Given that, what can Israel do? What is its optimal China strategy?
