Itai Epstein

Throughout the last few years, an increasing number of companies have transitioned to a subscription model of selling goods, especially in the entertainment industry. The market has become so saturated with new services that consumers pay…
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Today, device manufacturers have more of a say in the lifespan of their product than consumers do. Owning an electronic device, and the right to repair it, is a fading dream of the past. The Right-to-Repair movement aims to give control…
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The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has shown that, with worldwide coordination, a country can effectively be blocked from the internet. Russia has also demonstrated their ability to successfully run a state-isolated internet. A…
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Given the trend of market consolidation in Canada, the CRTC should consider allowing a new wireless model to enter the market to solve the problem of high prices. History has shown that any new company that tries to grab market share from…
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For too long, Canadian governments have promised to improve railway infrastructure and only now is the conversation beginning. Compared to the rest of the developed world, Canadian passenger rails are seen as an embarrassment and a serious…
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As European Union member states announce their net-zero plans, the EU Commission is yet to declare their stance on nuclear energy, deciding the fate of many countries' plans.
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As climate change devastates the Earth, experience has shown that rural areas are among the most affected. As the world population increases and farmlands diminish, we need to rethink how we grow food.
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Since their inception, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been used merely as an investment opportunity, making headlines when large sums of money are involved or when famous people use them. What is not often discussed is how these…
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In an era of rising authoritarianism, such as in Turkey, the Philippines, India, and arguably even the USA, democracies more than ever need to demonstrate their ability to govern in accordance with their people's needs to validate the…
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