Turning Points

Explore the transformative moments that shaped our world—from technological breakthroughs to cultural revolutions, economic shifts to historical milestones.

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OpenAI's GPT-4o: The Multimodal Revolution That Changed Everything

The release of GPT-4o marked a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence, combining text, image, and audio processing in a single model. This turning point revolutionized how developers and users interact with AI systems.

November 30, 2024

3 min read

Culture

COVID-19: The Remote Work Revolution That Reshaped the World

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into remote work overnight, accelerating digital transformation by years and permanently changing our relationship with work, technology, and human connection.

March 15, 2020

5 min read

Economics

Lehman Brothers Collapse: The Day the Financial World Stood Still

On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, marking the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history and triggering a global financial crisis that would reshape the world economy. This single event exposed the fragility of the financial system and led to unprecedented government intervention to prevent total economic collapse.

September 15, 2008

5 min read

technology

The World Wide Web Goes Public: How the Internet Connected the Globe

On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee made the World Wide Web publicly available, marking the beginning of the most profound technological revolution in human history. This single act connected the globe, created new forms of commerce and communication, and fundamentally transformed how we share knowledge, conduct business, and interact with each other.

August 6, 1991

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Economics

The Great Depression: When America Went Broke Overnight

The Great Depression, triggered by the stock market crash of 1929, marked the most severe economic downturn in modern history. It devastated millions of lives, redefined the role of government, and left a legacy of reforms that continue to shape global economics today.

October 29, 1929

3 min read