Waleed Abu Nada

Seeing the Unseen: Frédéric Bastiat, Uber and Modern Markets

Frédéric Bastiat was a 19th-century French economist who endorsed free trade and laissez-faire policies. His concept of unseen value emphasizes the importance of considering the hidden opportunity costs of economic actions, rather than focusing solely on visible benefits. This still holds true today, and is more relevant than ever as we think of AI regulation.

Bullets to Baskets: Changing the Score in Rio de Janeiro's Largest Favela

"Mudando o Placar" (Changing the Score) is a basketball hub with a mission to offer growth opportunities for the youth of Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro's largest favela.