Alejandro Betancourt
Bio
I am a single father, an entrepreneur & a businessman. I founded a couple of venture capital funds. I write about business, tech, finance & the human spirit.
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Transhumanism: The Transformation of the Human Race. Should It Matter to You?
Transhumanism is a set of views and beliefs related to the transhumanist movement. It aims to use science and technology to improve the human condition. Transhumanists believe that by making healthy living possible for everyone. They can create a world without suffering from diseases such as death. Transhumanists see death as another disease that will be cured in the future.
By Alejandro Betancourt2 years ago in Futurism
Is Humanity on the Verge of Extinction at the Hands of Artificial Intelligence? Yuval Noah Harari Thinks So.
Since I read “Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari, I’ve been a fan of his work. I was captivated by that book, and it has become one of my favorite reads. I encourage everyone to read it.- I’ll write a book review about it later.
By Alejandro Betancourt2 years ago in Futurism
The Foundation Trilogy Is Made Into a TV Series That Appreciates Its Intricacy for the First Time.
Foundation was originally a collection of short stories published in "Astounding Science Fiction" magazine in the 1940s. It eventually became a trilogy of books written in the 1950s, with Asimov intending to illustrate the fall of some great future culture.
By Alejandro Betancourt2 years ago in Futurism
The Metaverse: Virtual Reality and the Convergence of Physical and Digital Space.
Facebook has announced that its platforms will be rebranded and incorporated under a single new corporate name: Meta. You may be wondering what Mark Zuckerberg meant by "Metaverse" in his video about this recent change. I'll try to clarify it in this article from my perspective.
By Alejandro Betancourt2 years ago in Futurism
The Day of the Dead: "What Would You Do if You Knew That Today Was Your Last Day?"
This is a philosophical and existential question that may give most people shivers. "What Would You Do if You Knew That Today Was Your Last Day?" is a thought-provoking question we may not be able to answer. The question is not about what we would do if we knew that it was our last day but rather what we would do differently, knowing that it was our last day.
By Alejandro Betancourt2 years ago in Motivation
Is Anyone Born to Be Married? : One Parent One Decision
I was sitting in my favorite coffee shop reading one morning when it hit me all at once. It was getting close to the age I had chosen to become a parent, but there was no way I could do this with someone else. I’m just too controlling to marry, and this started making me feel pretty anxious.
By Alejandro Betancourt3 years ago in Families
Mister Galvisi's Metamorphosis
The bioluminescent waves crashed against the boat, threatening to tear it apart with their sheer force. A little girl with green eyes and red hair leaned over the edge of the ship. The ocean was calling her name, taunting her with its secrets beneath its surface.
By Alejandro Betancourt3 years ago in Horror
Read this before you buy your first Crypto.
“You don’t need any money to invest in cryptocurrency. You can get started with just a little bit of time and the internet, if you’re willing to start small, stay patient, and not get greedy.” — Forbes Magazine Writer Kashmir Hill.
By Alejandro Betancourt3 years ago in Trader
Bitcoin Reached an All-time High ($67,599)
I was utterly wrong about cryptocurrencies. What I initially thought was a lot of rubbish turned out to be a whole new world of possibilities. It’s not hard to see why this market is so popular and grows with each passing day.
By Alejandro Betancourt3 years ago in 01
Defamation in the Age of the Internet
In a way, people now have the most power ever in the history of humanity. Never has a single individual permanently affected how a person or group is perceived, using cheap and readily available tools, like now. Any person with a free blogging account can say anything they want about anyone else, wrap it up in attention-grabbing headlines, and permanently damage that person's reputation. Unfortunately, the more scandalous they say is, the more attention it gets, the better their page ranks on Google, and the more money they make.
By Alejandro Betancourt3 years ago in Motivation
I’m a big fan of routines, and I think you should be too.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu I'm a big fan of routines. They help me stay on top of my tasks and be productive. What's more, they also provide your body with the opportunity to become energized and focused for the day. I've even noticed how much more motivated I am when I do things in order — it just helps keep my mind clear and focused.
By Alejandro Betancourt3 years ago in Motivation
