💡 Optimist's Edge

As a Warp News Premium Supporter, you get access to the Optimist's Edge. The difference between what people believe and the facts. Because of negative headlines and a pessimistic world-view, people miss important trends. We do surveys of what people believe and compare that with the facts, giving you unique insights

Elina Holmgren Tyskling 12 min read

💡Optimist's Edge: This is how scientists are trying to outmaneuver aging to give you a longer life

Since the beginning of humanity, humans have had to find contentment in the dilemma that living means aging and death. But old age is not inevitable. There are several ways to slow down and reverse aging and this is what you need to know to have a chance at a 100-year life.

Daniel Åhlin 11 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: The glasses that will help you learn

Construct machines as a service technician, decorate your house as an interior designer, or paint as an artist. Soon, AR glasses will allow you to become an expert in areas you previously did not even dare to go try out. Despite this, most people do not even know what AR (Augmented Reality) is.

Anna Rennéus Guthrie 7 min read

💡Optimist's Edge: E-stonia keeps investing in digital residency – and so should you

Estonia is the first country in the world to implement an e-residency, open for application for anyone who runs a business. This is what you need to know to take advantage of what Estonia offers and influence your country in following their lead.

Mathias Sundin 4 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: Going to space will be a lot cheaper than you think

90% percent believe they’ll never be able to afford to go to space. That is wrong. Seven out of every ten people could afford that in just ten years. This is how much you need to save every month to go to space.

Ulrika Gerth 7 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: Forget landfills - recyclers have big plans for electric car batteries

An environmental disaster in the making or the foundation of a greener future? Many people believe the former when it comes to electric car batteries. A booming new industry is about to prove them wrong.

Daniel Åhlin 10 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: Cell-grown burgers will be cheaper than cow-grown burgers

Cell-grown means that it is real meat, but not from a dead cow. Most people are wrong about how quickly the price of such meat will fall. Here is everything you need to know about the development of cultured meat, so that you can get a (juicy) edge.

Elina Holmgren Tyskling 10 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: Finding love online works better than most people think

A lot of people love to hate dating apps. But if you are looking for love they are probably the best tool you could use. We explain why, and the numbers behind it.

Mathias Sundin 5 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: According to MIT this law is the best way to predict the future

9 out of 10 have never heard of the law that, according to MIT, predicts technological progress better than any other. Here is the secret law.

Magnus Aschan 13 min read

💡 Optimist's Edge: Get to know the tech that makes digital assets as scarce and valuable as physical

A majority don't know what it is and 19 percent believe non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are silly and pointless. Facts show that this is wrong. We show what massive potential NFTs have – and how you can benefit.