Amurgul divertismentului, hegemonia cunoașterii și revelionul cu Ilie Bolojan premier

The article discusses the shift from an economy of attention to an economy of knowledge, emphasizing the importance of science and education in shaping future aspirations. It highlights how AI is transforming communication and content creation, leading to a devaluation of traditional celebrity culture. The author contrasts the West's focus on entertainment with Asia's strategic elevation of knowledge and innovation as symbols of success. The piece warns that Romania risks becoming a spectator in this global reconfiguration, despite having talented individuals and strong technical universities. It calls for a balance between technology and humanism to harness knowledge as a strategic resource.