Michael M Dediu

Dediu Newsletter, Vol. 5, Number 1 (49), 6 December 2020 Michael M Dediu

A prima vista (at first glance), many tasks appear to be impossible, until a few good people succeed to finish them - then everybody enjoys the results. This is the case with having peace, freedom, good health, good education, harmony and prosperity for all - it will be done sooner than many expect. From a world sustainable peace, good health, freedom and prosperity point of view, this November 2020 had - beside the worrying news of great increases in war-related expenses and preparations - the unusually complicated COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a serious medical issue, which shows the need for a unified world, focused on the health, wellbeing and freedom of all people. Now some good news: researchers are mining ore or electronic waste with special types of microbes; artificial intelligence helps to design antimicrobial dental adhesive; NXP partners with Amazon on connected cars; biomimicry is being used to advance materials and design for future medical devices; T-cell immunotherapies for cancer are personalized to patients. In this World Monthly Report, which is the 49th in total, we included the most relevant news, in a balanced approach, usually directly from the source, to help the general public better understand the realities around us. Being well and correctly informed is a sine qua non requirement for everybody, in order to make the right decisions for the future, which future begins to take shape in our recent books. This World Monthly Report provides the information needed for making the best-informed decisions. Enjoy this World Monthly Report, and be optimist!