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2020 · Professor Naqvi’s Thought Leadership · Part 5

Trust. Technology. Human possibility.
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Anarchy, utopia and blockchain society

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postRe-org the society using blockchain? Expect a combo of anarchy and utopia.

Original post · 29 May 2020
@balajis Re-org the society using blockchain? Expect a combo of anarchy and utopia.

https://t.co/DGfqpcKVXx https://t.co/gO8HdtvQRT

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Cryptography and Cryptocurrencies · X post

Better Bitcoin educators

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postNot an article, but @jk_rowling V Bitcoin community Twitter exchange. It was fascinating. What I learned is that we need better bitcoin educators (people like @aantonop) and be patient when some people dont get it. All of…

Original post · 16 May 2020
@APompliano Not an article, but @jk_rowling V Bitcoin community Twitter exchange. It was fascinating. What I learned is that we need better bitcoin educators (people like @aantonop) and be patient when some people dont get it. All of us were exactly like JKR when we began this journey.

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Explaining Bitcoin with patience

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postJoanne: I would like to apologise on behalf of our community. We have failed to explain it to you. It can be tough on Twitter. When I first heard of bitcoin, I had similar reactions. Now I have an MSc in digital currency…

Original post · 16 May 2020
@jk_rowling Joanne: I would like to apologise on behalf of our community. We have failed to explain it to you. It can be tough on Twitter. When I first heard of bitcoin, I had similar reactions. Now I have an MSc in digital currency and it can still be a challenge explaining it to others.

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Philosophy, learning & life · X post

Fragile, robust and antifragile organisations

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postMost organisations will struggle during #Covid: downsize, go bankrupt, or dissolve. (FRAGILE) Some survive. (ROBUST) A handful will actually GAIN from this crisis. (ANTI-FRAGILE) Book by @nntaleb

Original post · 8 May 2020
Most organisations will struggle during #Covid: downsize, go bankrupt, or dissolve. (FRAGILE)

Some survive. (ROBUST)

A handful will actually GAIN from this crisis. (ANTI-FRAGILE)

Book by @nntaleb

#Blockchain #Enterprises #Economy #Covid19 #Pandemic #Corona #AntiFragile https://t.co/dLO4K3wDQM

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Evidence & open knowledge · X post

Competing with the best available evidence

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postIt is a disillusion to believe that #blockchain enterprises are competing with each other. Their biggest competitor is the best available evidence - once they beat this competitor, they themselves become the best…

Original post · 5 May 2020
It is a disillusion to believe that #blockchain enterprises are competing with each other. Their biggest competitor is the best available evidence - once they beat this competitor, they themselves become the best available scientific evidence.

#evidencebasedblockchain #crypto

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Blockchain & digital economies · X post

What is the cost of trust?

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

Editorial introductionBefore adopting a blockchain solution, ask what trust costs—and what the technology changes.

Original post · 1 May 2020
So you are going to trust a Blockchain based solution to tackle pandemics, But:

What is the cost of trust?

#JBBA #Blockchain #Research #Economy #DLT #Trust #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Pandemic #Technology

https://t.co/iJzxZUTjZ4 https://t.co/4uZyw33Tw8

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Planning for the pandemic’s aftershocks

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postBuilding a tech solution for #COVID19? Do not underestimate the socio-economic aftershocks of the pandemic footprint. Have a long term strategy to tackle the collateral damage once the survival phase is over.

Original post · 29 April 2020
Building a tech solution for #COVID19?

Do not underestimate the socio-economic aftershocks of the pandemic footprint. Have a long term strategy to tackle the collateral damage once the survival phase is over.

#blockchain #coronavirus #pandemic #economy #lockdown #NHS #corona https://t.co/lZIlhwqshR

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Evidence & open knowledge · X post

A steeper learning curve for builders

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postTraditionally, it would take ~ 10-15 YEARS for a scientific solution to progress from step 1 to 6. #COVID19 has short-circuited this time-lapse to 10-15 WEEKS. The learning curve for builders has never been steeper.

Original post · 28 April 2020
Traditionally, it would take ~ 10-15 YEARS for a scientific solution to progress from step 1 to 6.

#COVID19 has short-circuited this time-lapse to 10-15 WEEKS.

The learning curve for builders has never been steeper.

#blockchain #COVID19 #coronavirus #Technology #pandemic https://t.co/wKA5ERgylF

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People before blockchain solutions

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postBefore #blockchain could tackle #Corona, the discussion should first start with the PEOPLE of blockchain - the ideas, resources and solutions they need RIGHT NOW to get through this. A blockchain firm that didn’t survive…

Original post · 10 April 2020
Before #blockchain could tackle #Corona, the discussion should first start with the PEOPLE of blockchain - the ideas, resources and solutions they need RIGHT NOW to get through this.

A blockchain firm that didn’t survive this crisis never found a blockchain cure for pandemics.

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Efficacy before efficiency

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postPlease do not sell your blockchain solution as being “efficient” when it hasnt even passed the “efficacy” test. Governments -> Efficiency Large enterprises -> Effectiveness Start ups -> Efficacy

Original post · 8 April 2020
Please do not sell your blockchain solution as being “efficient” when it hasnt even passed the “efficacy” test.

Governments -> Efficiency
Large enterprises -> Effectiveness
Start ups -> Efficacy

#COVIDー19 #blockchain #COVID #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #CEBB #Crypto #research https://t.co/BYSpTaL1Sz

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Interpreting pandemic mortality

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postMany people are dying “with” #COVID19, not “of” #COVID19. Need to take into account Risk/ Co-morbidity adjusted Mortality Rate before auditing the total numbers.

Original post · 7 April 2020
Many people are dying “with” #COVID19, not “of” #COVID19.

Need to take into account Risk/ Co-morbidity adjusted Mortality Rate before auditing the total numbers.

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When remote work becomes the norm

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postRemote work” is a misnomer. “Remote” is becoming the new Norm. If participants are decentralised and connected via internet undertaking a majority of work from home, who/what is a “remote” party?

Original post · 5 April 2020
Remote work” is a misnomer.

“Remote” is becoming the new Norm.

If participants are decentralised and connected via internet undertaking a majority of work from home, who/what is a “remote” party?

https://t.co/fDhxkv1846

#COVID2019 #WorkFromHome #COVID19 #remoteworking https://t.co/PIoejwh9Nx

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Philosophy, learning & life · X post

The future belongs to those who can teach online

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

Editorial introductionA reflection on connecting, educating and inspiring people through digital media.

Original post · 4 April 2020
The ability to connect, influence, educate and inspire people via an online medium (audio/video) is going to be one of the most sought after (and well paid) skills in the future.

#covid2019 #Corona #Blockchain #Education #workfromhome #online
#COVIDSummit #CoronavirusPandemic

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