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Global Shifts

Moving beyond the 24-hour news cycle. A deep dive into the structural, cultural, and systemic forces quietly reshaping our world.

A scenic photograph featuring the Quran and the Bible open on an ancient stone bridge at sunrise, with an olive branch between them. Below the books are two stone-carved symbols, a crescent moon and star on the left and a cross on the right. In the distance, a mosque and a church stand on opposite hills overlooking a misty river valley, symbolizing the harmonious relationship and shared values, including the revered status of Jesus in Islam.
Jesus in Islam: How His True Character Can Bridge the Muslim-Christian DivideGlobal Shifts

Jesus in Islam: How His True Character Can Bridge the Muslim-Christian Divide

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumOctober 1, 2026
A classic marble bust of a Greek philosopher sits on a vintage library desk, gazing down at a modern glowing smartphone screen. In the blurred background, old bookshelves represent the historical foundation of learning, contrasting with the digital monetization of knowledge and social media metrics displayed on the device.
The Monetization of Knowledge: How the Rat Race Killed Genuine CuriosityGlobal Shifts

The Monetization of Knowledge: How the Rat Race Killed Genuine Curiosity

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumSeptember 27, 2026
Mercator map distortion comparison showing Greenland oversized next to Africa on the left and true proportions on an equal area map on the right
Why the Mercator Map Lied to Us (And How the UN Is Correcting History)Global Shifts

Why the Mercator Map Lied to Us (And How the UN Is Correcting History)

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumSeptember 8, 2026
Boomer barbecue nostalgia vs modern app fatigue and digital friction with QR code errors
App Fatigue & Digital Friction: How Corporate Efficiency Created the Tech We HateGlobal Shifts

App Fatigue & Digital Friction: How Corporate Efficiency Created the Tech We Hate

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumAugust 29, 2026
LATAM overwork crisis myth: European TV documentary crew filming next to a skilled Mexican mason working confidently at golden hour
The Myth of the LATAM Overwork Crisis: How European Media Gets Latin America WrongGlobal Shifts

The Myth of the LATAM Overwork Crisis: How European Media Gets Latin America Wrong

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumAugust 21, 2026
LinkedIn's attempt to remedy AI slop shown as a cluttered feed of generic posts fading into one clear, authentic breakdown
LinkedIn’s Attempt to Remedy: Can the Platform Cure Its AI Slop Problem?Global Shifts

LinkedIn’s Attempt to Remedy: Can the Platform Cure Its AI Slop Problem?

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumAugust 11, 2026
Why Bret Stephens is wrong about AI — staircase of books versus a crowded escalator, symbolizing craft versus shortcuts.
Why Bret Stephens Is Wrong About AI (And His Own Column Proves It)Global Shifts

Why Bret Stephens Is Wrong About AI (And His Own Column Proves It)

NawaMagNawaMagAugust 10, 2026
Human silhouette with a glowing spark of original thought above the head, contrasted with a faint circuit pattern, representing the idea "is AI eventually going to take over"
Is AI Eventually Going to Take Over? Not Until It Can Do What a Single Thought DoesGlobal Shifts

Is AI Eventually Going to Take Over? Not Until It Can Do What a Single Thought Does

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumAugust 9, 2026
Is AI making us dumb illustration showing a brain lit by books on one side and AI screen on the other
Is AI Making Us Dumb? Here Is the Uncomfortable Truth Nobody Wants to AdmitGlobal Shifts

Is AI Making Us Dumb? Here Is the Uncomfortable Truth Nobody Wants to Admit

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumAugust 5, 2026
LinkedIn app icon on a phone screen next to a stack of unpaid bills, representing the LinkedIn is a scam argument
LinkedIn Is a Scam: Ghost Jobs, Fake Gurus, and the Texas AG InvestigationGlobal ShiftsTech

LinkedIn Is a Scam: Ghost Jobs, Fake Gurus, and the Texas AG Investigation

Adeel AnjumAdeel AnjumJuly 30, 2026