Wang Street Journal

Thoughts on technological trends and their impact in the digital economy.

Random thoughts on Facebook, Apple

Technological Progress

Random thoughts on Facebook, Apple

Why I think Apple is better positioned than Facebook to capture young consumers

The nutritional value of plant-based "meat"

The nutritional value of plant-based "meat"

How does vegan meat stack up vs. real meat in terms of nutrition?

Metaverse is the New Black

Metaverse is the New Black

"Metaverse" is a word that is becoming more popular in the business world. From Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) to Satya Nadella (Microsoft), company executives are using the M-word as the magic word to describe their vision. As reported by The Verge in July 2021, "Facebook would strive to build a maximalist,

Defining "Intelligence": Knowing vs. Acting

Defining "Intelligence": Knowing vs. Acting

How would you define Intelligence?

Are we neglecting "physical" problems in a "digital" economy?

Technological Progress

Are we neglecting "physical" problems in a "digital" economy?

We may hear more about FAANG in the news than physical dangers like environmental pollution. However, the latter is not less "real".

China's Two Sessions reported in the media

Political Economy

China's Two Sessions reported in the media

How mainstream media from different countries report China's parliamentary sessions

Can algorithms help find your soulmate?

Technological Progress

Can algorithms help find your soulmate?

A look into "The Marriage Pact" that matches survey respondents with each other

The value of NFTs as "the path of least resistance" to ownership

Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

The value of NFTs as "the path of least resistance" to ownership

NFTs have value because they are a more effortless way to realize the benefits of ownership

Network states: not-too-distant future or impossible fantasy?

Technological Progress

Network states: not-too-distant future or impossible fantasy?

Can a “network state” be founded and held together by technology?