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The Year 2023
The year 2023 was a landmark period filled with pivotal moments and significant shifts across various sectors.
The world witnessed a monumental agreement at COP28, heralding the potential end of the fossil fuel era, while grappling with the devastating aftermath of the catastrophic Turkey/Syria earthquake, one of the deadliest in recent history. The year also set a new precedent with 2023 being recorded as the hottest year, raising urgent concerns about persistent climate change impacts.
In the realm of geopolitics, US-China relations sought a precarious balance, the Hamas-Israel conflict intensified, and a notable rise in right-wing politics was observed globally, particularly in Germany. Society faced its own set of challenges and milestones, from India surpassing China in population yet facing labor force issues, to widespread calls for a pause in AI development, and contentious debates over nuclear wastewater disposal.
Economic landscapes were reshaped with significant events like the removal of Sam Altman from OpenAI, the influence of "Swiftonomics," and debates on free-market fundamentalism in Argentina.
People worldwide watched key figures, including King Charles III's coronation, the passing of Li Keqiang, and the end of an era marked by Henry Kissinger's death. Technological advancements and shifts continued unabated, with Twitter's rebranding to X, the tragic OceanGate's Titan incident, and India's remarkable lunar landing. The creative industry was not left behind, with Hollywood strikes highlighting industry challenges, the EU setting a regulatory precedent with the AI Act, and the cultural phenomenon of "Barbenheimer" dominating the box office.
2023 was a tapestry of progress, upheaval, innovation, and resilience, reflecting the complex global narrative that continues to evolve.
Planet: COP28｜Turkey/Syria Earthquake｜The Hottest Year
COP28
COP28 Agreement Signals “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era.
Creator: UN Climate Press Release
Turkey/Syria Earthquake
Over 41,000 dead in Turkey, Syria earthquake: Death toll among worst in recent history.
Creator: Wyatte Grantham-Philips
The Hottest Year
2023 was the hottest year on record. Is this how it's going to be now?
Creator: Lauren Sommer & Rebecca Hersher
Politics: US-China Relation｜Hamas-Israel War｜Rise of Right-Wing
US-China Relations
Xi-Biden meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain.
Creator: Christopher Bodeen
Hamas-Israel War
Why did Hamas invade Israel?
Creator: Zack Beauchamp
Rise of Right-Wing
German voters move further to the right.
Creator: Hans Pfeifer
Society: Population of India｜Calling for Pause on AI｜Nuclear Wastewater
Population of India
India’s population has surpassed China’s, but its labor force is still lagging by a large margin.
Creator: Charmaine Jacob
Calling for Pause on AI
Tech Leaders Sign Open Letter Calling for Pause on AI Development.
Creator: Ethan Millman
Nuclear Wastewater
TEPCO begins discharge of treated water into the ocean.
Creator: Keitaro Fukuchi
Economy: Removal of Sam Altman｜"Swiftonomics"｜Free-Market Fundamentalism
Removal of Sam Altman
Why OpenAI Fired Its CEO Sam Altman?
Creator: Deborah Yao
"Swiftonomics"
‘Swiftonomics,’ or the smart business choices Taylor Swift makes that affect the U.S. economy.
Creator: Alena Kuzub
Free-Market Fundamentalism
The Free-Market Fundamentalism of Argentina’s Javier Milei.
Creator: John Cassidy
People: King Charles III｜Li Keqiang｜Henry Kissinger
King Charles III
King Charles III’s Coronation: Queen Camilla Crowned At Westminster Abbey Ceremony.
Creator: Isabel Togoh & Ty Roush
Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang: Former Chinese premier dies of heart attack.
Creator: Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Henry Kissinger
To Many Chinese, Kissinger’s Death Ends an Era in U.S.-China Relations.
Creator: Keith Bradsher, Siyi Zhao, Amy Chang Chien
Tech: From Twitter to Ｘ｜OceanGate's Titan｜India Lands on Moon
From Twitter to Ｘ
Twitter is being rebranded as X.
Creator: Wes Davis
OceanGate's Titan
A second Titanic tragedy: The failure of OceanGate's Titan.
Creator: David Pogue
India Lands on Moon
India lands spacecraft near the south pole of the moon in historic first.
Creator: Amrit Dhillon
Creativity: Hollywood Strikes｜AI Act｜Barbenheimer
Hollywood Strikes
Lights, Camera, Inaction: Hollywood Strikes Hinder Global Entertainment.
Creator: Paris Carter
AI Act
AI Act: EU first in the world to set in place real regulation for artificial intelligence.
Creator: Caroline Rhawi
"Barbenheimer"
How The Barbenheimer Phenomenon Ruled The Box Office.
Creator: Ben Travis