Skip to main content
Menu
WIRED
SECURITY
POLITICS
THE BIG STORY
BUSINESS
SCIENCE
CULTURE
REVIEWS
Menu
WIRED
Account
Account
Newsletters
Security
Politics
The Big Story
Business
Science
Culture
ReviewsChevron
MoreExpand
The Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED Consulting
Newsletters
Podcasts
Video
Livestreams
Merch
SearchSearch
Bruce Sterling
Jan 17, 2020 5:56 AM

At the World Economic Forum 2020

Global Risks

jackpot.jpg

wef.jpg

Read More
I Slashed My Power Bill in Half With a Whole-Home Battery
I Slashed My Power Bill in Half With a Whole-Home Battery
Power companies are pushing aggressive time-based use pricing. Here’s how a regular consumer can benefit.
Martin Cizmar
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
Isabella Ward
Home Batteries Aren’t Just for Doomsday Preppers. Here’s Why You Might Want One
Home Batteries Aren’t Just for Doomsday Preppers. Here’s Why You Might Want One
After adding one to my home, here's why you might want a home battery, how they work, and what to look for, plus some installation tips.
Simon Hill
Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool
Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool
Algae blooms, peeling paint, and a host of fixes from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubblers have made it hard to diagnose what’s wrong with the Reflecting Pool—let alone how to clean up the mess.
Molly Taft
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This July 2026
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This July 2026
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
Louryn Strampe
One Climate Change Innovation: Just Look Up
One Climate Change Innovation: Just Look Up
To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.
Fred A. Bernstein
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.
Aarian Marshall
Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared Dead
Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared Dead
The country’s interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after two quakes hit in less than a minute.
Isabella Ward
Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk
Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk
A key delay from a state agency means robotaxi rides in the company’s new Ojai vehicle might be free for a few more months.
Aarian Marshall
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them
Explore decades of incredible images and videos of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies—most of which are free to use and share.
David Nield
HostGator Coupon Codes: Save Up to 76% on Hosting in July 2026
HostGator Coupon Codes: Save Up to 76% on Hosting in July 2026
Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.
Molly Higgins
West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice
West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice
Temperatures have climbed up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, stopping ice from forming in the dead of Antarctic winter.
Graham Readfearn
WIRED
WIRED is obsessed with what comes next. Through rigorous investigations and game-changing reporting, we tell stories that don’t just reflect the moment—they help create it. When you look back in 10, 20, even 50 years, WIRED will be the publication that led the story of the present, mapped the people, products, and ideas defining it, and explained how those forces forged the future. WIRED: For Future Reference.

  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters
  • Livestreams
  • Travel
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • WIRED Staff
  • WIRED Education
  • Editorial Standards
  • Archive
  • RSS
  • Site Map
  • Accessibility Help

  • Reviews
  • Buying Guides
  • Streaming Guides
  • Wearables
  • Coupons
  • Advertise
  • Manage Account
  • Jobs
  • Press Center
  • Condé Nast Store
  • User Agreement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your California Privacy Rights

© 2026 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. WIRED may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices

Select international site
  • Italia
  • Japón
  • Czech Republic & Slovakia
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Tiktok