Legal Archives - Herbert R. Sim

Disruption Sustained: Blockchain Transformation in the Legal Sector

November 5, 2018

Above is my illustration depicting 'Blockchain Transformation in the Legal Sector' with the scales of justice. The application of blockchain technology in various segments of the economy and businesses...

Artificial Intelligence: Evolution of the Legal Landscape

April 2, 2017

Opinion, Visual Arts

I attempted to illustrate with an artificial intelligence robot (on the left) - the lawyer, holding the scales of law; and standing before the judge. who still wore the wig, as part of the formal dress, of ...

Equality After Enhancement: A Civic Charter for Enhanced and Unenhanced Persons

November 18, 2014

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration entitled: "The Equal Future Bridge". Enhanced and unenhanced citizens meet at the centre of a bridge connecting two districts of a future city. Human enhancement raises an old political...

Sovereignty Friction Theory: When Economic Rights Become Difficult to Exercise

April 30, 2012

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration entitled: "The Paper Mountain" — An individual climbs a mountain of permits, applications, and compliance stamps to reach a simple economic opportunity. Economic rights are meaningful o...

Permission Asymmetry: When Institutions Hold More Economic Choice Than Individuals

August 18, 2007

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration entitled: "The Fine-Print City" — A city’s streets are formed from dense contracts, with corporations moving freely while people navigate restrictive clauses. Economic freedom weakens w...

Economic Liberty Beyond Legal Rights: The Difference Between Permission and Power

August 18, 2006

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration entitled: "The Invisible Wall" — A person walks freely through a city but is stopped by transparent walls labelled by debt, dependency, and lack of access. A person may be legally free ...

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