The internet can mobilise millions around a controversy in hours, but public attention moves on quickly. How do we turn viral outrage into lasting institutional change rather than another trending hashtag?
Some humanitarian crises dominate the internet for days; others barely receive attention. What determines which suffering becomes a global conversation: the scale of the tragedy, media access or political interests?
Oil prices can react to tensions thousands of kilometres away, but households everywhere eventually feel the consequences. How can countries reduce their vulnerability to global energy shocks?
The world economy is exposed to several risks at once: debt, conflict, energy prices and a possible correction in AI investment. Which of these do you think policymakers are underestimating most?
Europe's debate over Chinese imports raises a difficult question: how does a country protect its industries without making everyday goods more expensive for consumers? Is protectionism worth the trade-off?
Learning a digital skill is useful, but skills without distribution, a portfolio, relationships or paying customers may not produce income. What do digital-skills programmes fail to teach?
Platforms say they connect people with relevant content, but outrage often gets attention. Do algorithms amplify what people genuinely care about, or train people to care about what keeps them scrolling?
We are racing to build increasingly powerful AI systems while still debating how to govern them. Should safety requirements be a condition for releasing advanced models, even if that slows competition?
AI is not simply going to take every job, nor is it guaranteed to create enough new ones for everyone affected. Which skills will remain valuable when using AI becomes normal?
Do music awards actually reflect the best music, or do popularity, fan mobilisation and industry relationships sometimes matter more? What would make an award genuinely credible to you?
Apologising is easy when you only want the argument to end. Changing the behaviour that caused the argument is harder. What matters more to you: a sincere apology or consistent change?
Nollywood keeps expanding, but bigger budgets do not automatically produce better storytelling. What matters more to you in a film: the plot, acting, cinematography or cultural relevance?
Nigerian music has become a global force, but international recognition should also translate into stronger local music infrastructure. What must improve for upcoming artists to benefit from the industry's growth?
Liverpool scored six and still conceded three. Entertaining football, yes. But if you want to win the biggest trophies, you cannot always rely on your attack to rescue your defence.