César A. Hidalgo

We have a cover! 🤩 Every book is built from an alphabet. But what if that alphabet was infinite? After years obsessing over the rules that govern how knowledge grows and decays, I’m thrilled to share with you the cover of my next book: The Infinite Alphabet: And the Laws of…

What do fame, historical GDP, and gender equality in science have in common? They were all explored by our colleagues at @IC2S2 2025! 👏Congratulations to @philippmkoch for winning the Best Parallel Talk award this year, and huge thanks to @zappala_chiara & @mel2kill for their…

In a context of uncertainty where the potential impact of countless interconnected variables on countries and individuals is difficult to foresee, machine learning can provide us with valuable insights. The AI for Trade Global Challenge invites participants to explore the…

🇯🇵🇺🇸Japan–U.S. trade deal just announced: a flat 15% tariff across the board. From Jan–May 2025, the U.S. imported $63B from Japan, mainly: 🚗 Cars & auto parts ⚙️ Machinery & electronics 🔬 Biotech related products Japan’s auto industry may be the biggest winner.

Ozzy Osbourne – a life in pictures, from Black Sabbath to solo success 🧵⬇️

Say hello to Export Hold'em, the newest addition to the OEC family of games! It requires skill, strategy and some knowledge of int'l trade. And the best part... it's multi-player.

One of the great family activities in France is cave exploration. Yesterday we visited de Gouffre de Padirac, a deep underground cave with a flowing river and several small lakes of crisp crystal clear water. It is the closest you will experience to Jules Verne’s Journey to the…

A town of less than 1000 people with a beautiful skyline. The American mind cannot comprehend this.