Rebalance the global system, solve inequality and other top stories of the week

The world has spun out of control. We have to rebalance the global system.

The world’s least and most corrupt countries – and how to move up the list.

Yes, we need taxes to solve inequality. But the rest isn’t bulls**t.

This fake news can kill. Lessons from fighting the anti-vaccine movement.

The revolution will be affordable. Dispelling myths about manufacturing and the 4IR.

A country with no army and rapid reforestation. How Costa Rica does it.

The last time humanity cooled the climate? 56 million people died.

Why AI may treat you unfairly – and why it’s hard to fix.

Hurtling toward chaos. A new model of the climate between now and 2100.

Beauty in the cold. Interpreting a great artist in the light of the little ice age.

Money machines and marketing games. How algorithmic trading really works.

Born lucky, but they think they deserve it. The class pay gap.

Abe and Merkel to upgrade Japan-Germany ties. Quotes Japanese leader’s speech at Davos. (Japan Times)

The industrial revolution in your home. References Forum research and discussions on the Internet of Things. (CBS News)

How competitive is China? Based on the Global Competitiveness Report. (China Power)

Saudi Arabia to address abuse of male guardianship system. Cites Global Gender Gap Index. (channelnewsasia)

New York works to grow urban tech ecosystem. Quotes Forum head of IoT and Smart Cities. (techcrunch)