The Defense Ministry plans to enhance research and development for the introduction of Self-Defense Forces transport ships equipped with artificial intelligence and automatic navigation technology, sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/06/japan/society/sdf-transport-ships-ai-auto-navigation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #sdf #ai #tech #defense
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Japan to research use of automatic navigation and AI for SDF transport ships
The Defense Ministry plans to enhance research and development for the introduction of Self-Defense Forces transport ships equipped…
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V V S Laxman to attend all Indian team selection meetings for better communication: BCCI
In a significant move to enhance transparency and coordination, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that Centre of Excellence…
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⚡️ Job opening at DARIAH ERIC!
We are seeking to hire a (Digital) Learning Designer to enhance DARIAH's expertise in training, digital pedagogy&capacity building.
We are seeking individuals with a proven track record in training, both developing training materials and delivering workshops/courses for peers, in person and online, within research-focussed environments. This is a full-time position with a 2-year contract.
⏰️ Deadline: October 9
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🔒 Apple is tightening “Full Disk Access” controls on macOS due to some possible misuse by third-party app developers, especially with emerging risks tied to the rise of AI agents, requiring more explicit user consent.
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How come we are blaming immigrants?
When the blame lies with:
Federal governments not properly funding:
- national infrastructure, logistics and strategic development of transport, and electricity production and delivery.
- healthcare
- education, tertiary, secondary, primary and preschool
- innovation, technical and apprenticeship training,
- local manufacturing, and services
- protecting the environment and ensuring Australia’s bio security and food security
- international efforts to improve sustainability, and build resilience and self sufficiency
- government and public services.State and local governments not properly funding:
- state and local infrastructure to enhance national goals
- rural and regional development
- affordable, sustainable, adaptable and appropriate housing
- healthcare and health facilities
- protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable development
- government and public services
- public transport.The decades long mismanagement of the Commonwealth of Australia is a factor of politics, not immigration.
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Coordinator of Academic Programs.
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Reporting to the Manager of Education & Community Engagement, the Coordinator of Academic Programs (CAP) is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of academic initiatives that enhance the McClung's contribution to the University's academic agenda.
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Nitrocid 0.2.1 RC – Flaming Speed
Since the release of Nitrocid 0.2.0 earlier this year, which brought many new features, we were focusing on not only performance-related improvements, but also the promising ones that will make it easier for you to use Nitrocid.
The tech preview of the new version of Nitrocid already provided you with a basic architecture of how this version would technically work, but we were continuously working on it to add new features and to incorporate some enhancements, with continuous releases of Terminaux and related libraries. Not only that, but several promising improvements were made, such as a new development toolkit that makes it easier for you to build a powerful build system for your project with custom actions.
We are very excited to announce that Nitrocid 0.2.1 Release Candidate is now available!
Nitrocid 0.2.1 RC brings a wide variety of improvements that were made to Nitrocid and its components, such as updates made to Terminaux to enhance user experience, as well as general enhancements to Nitrocid itself. By incorporating many changes that were made to different components, we are making it easier to use Nitrocid and are making it more stable.
Here are some of the key changes:
- Added user and group management TUIs: With usage of Terminaux’s interactive selector TUI, we’ve added user and group management user interfaces so that you can manage them more easily. This means that you won’t have to use commands to manage users, but they’re still there for anyone preferring the traditional way.
- Restored POP mail: We had removed POP mail in an earlier version of Nitrocid during the early access stage due to issues related to Mono and .NET Framework on Linux ARM32 systems. Now, we’re bringing it back after modernization efforts were done, and you can check your email with the POP protocol instead of IMAP.
- Search function for config and The Nitrocid Homepage: For the kernel configuration TUI and The Nitrocid Homepage, we’ve added the search function so that you can find items easier than before, such as individual kernel config options. You can also search for an app added to the homepage without having to manually find it.
We have also made several improvements to Nitrocid, including updates to Terminaux, as well as an improved codebase to make maintenance easier, but we’ll keep making enhancements throughout the development of the stable version of 0.2.1 and beyond.
You can download Nitrocid 0.2.1 RC today from the below link. In order to learn more about this version of Nitrocid, visit Aptivi Newsroom.
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How much can you tolerate?
Millicent Sykes reflects on re-reading "Your Hidden Symmetry" by Jean Haner and emphasizes the significance of distress tolerance. This skill enables effective emotional regulation, reduces impulsive reactions, and promotes resilience and healthier coping strategies. By developing distress tolerance, individuals can enhance their decision-making, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well-being amidst life's challenges.https://mindsetofanathlete.com/2026/10/06/how-much-can-you-tolerate/
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Robots of the Future?
Expand Knowledge shares advances in humanoid robotics from China and the USA.
Bonsai 27B Prompt:
@get-youtube-transcript Review it as a scientist for a futurist: Video Link
Share insights about robots of the future.Bonsai Said:
Based on the YouTube video (“China’s Most Human-Like Robot Is Now in MASS PRODUCTION” by Expand Knowledge, published Oct 6, 2026), here is my scientific analysis for you as a futurist.🔬 FUTURE ROBOTICS: SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS
Video: “China’s Most Human-Like Robot Is Now in MASS PRODUCTION—This Is Insane!”
Date: October 6, 2026
Channel: Expand Knowledge📊 KEY FINDINGS FROM THE VIDEO
1. The Scale of Humanoid Robotics Production
China is transitioning from prototype development to industrial-scale manufacturing of humanoids. This represents a paradigm shift:
- Throughput: 10,000 units/year (comparable to automotive production rates)
- Cycle time: ~30 minutes per unit
- Cost trajectory: Economies of scale driving costs down toward consumer viability
2. Technical Milestones Achieved
The video highlights several breakthrough capabilities:
- Biological plausibility: Human-like facial expressions with high fidelity (92%+ human likeness)
- Kinematic fluidity: Smooth, natural movement patterns mimicking human gait and gesture
- AI integration: Advanced perception and decision-making systems
- Manufacturing innovation: Automated assembly lines capable of building robots that build themselves
3. Geopolitical Context
China’s rapid scaling reflects:
- State-backed investment in AI and robotics (surpassing US/JP/JP in several metrics)
- Government policy prioritizing autonomous systems for labor, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Export potential to developing markets with aging populations
🔭 FUTURE PROJECTIONS (2026–2045)
TimelineDevelopment MilestoneProbability2026-2030Mass production of basic humanoids for manufacturing, healthcare95%2030-2035Consumer-grade social robots (assistive companions)80%2035-2040General-purpose home assistants with emotional intelligence65%2040+Fully autonomous humanoids in mixed environments<10% (high risk/uncertainty)⚠️ CRITICAL CHALLENGES & RISK FACTORS
🔒 Safety & Alignment
- Unpredictability: Current models struggle with edge cases and adversarial situations
- Value alignment: Ensuring robots pursue human-compatible goals remains unsolved at scale
- Physical safety: Humanoid form factors create unique collision risks in mixed environments
🌍 Geopolitical Competition
- US-China tech race could lead to:
- Fragmentation of standards
- Potential for autonomous weapons systems
- Export restrictions on advanced AI models
📉 Economic Disruption
- Labor displacement in manufacturing, healthcare, and eldercare sectors
- Need for universal basic income or retraining programs
- Inequality risks if access remains limited to wealthy nations
💡 STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FOR THE FUTURE
For Decision Makers:
- Prepare workforce transitions: Invest in upskilling before mass adoption
- Develop regulatory frameworks: Balance innovation with safety standards
- International cooperation: Establish norms for safe humanoid deployment
- Ethical guidelines: Prioritize human dignity and consent in robot-human interaction
For Researchers:
- Focus on robustness: Move beyond narrow AI to general-purpose systems
- Human-robot trust: Build mechanisms for transparent decision-making
- Interoperability: Develop open standards across manufacturers
- Long-term alignment: Address value drift and goal preservation over time
For Society:
- Embrace human augmentation: Position robots as tools that enhance, not replace, human capabilities
- Community engagement: Involve diverse stakeholders in development processes
- Cultural adaptation: Different societies will have different expectations for robot integration
📈 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Capability2024 Status2026 Status (Video)2040 ProjectionHumanoid manufacturing scalePrototypes only10,000 units/yearMillions annuallyFacial realism~70% human-like92% human-like>95% indistinguishableAutonomous navigationLab environmentsLimited real-worldMixed environmentsEmotional intelligenceBasic pattern matchingAdvanced recognitionGenuine empathy simulation🎯 BOTTOM LINE
The video “China’s Most Human-Like Robot Is Now in MASS PRODUCTION” marks a critical inflection point: humanoid robots are transitioning from laboratory curiosities to mass-produced products. This shift means we’re entering an era where humanoids will become commonplace rather than exceptional.
Key takeaway: The race isn’t just about building better robots—it’s about building systems that integrate them safely, ethically, and equitably into society. The technology is accelerating faster than our governance frameworks can adapt.
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Muntinlupa City Government Receives SGLG Incentive-funded Patient Transport Vehicle from DILG
Remember back in late-2024 when the City Government of Muntinlupa was declared a Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) awardee by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)? It connection with the 2024 SGLG award, the City Government received from the DILG a patient transportation vehicle (PTV) which was funded through the Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLG IF), the DILG National Capital Region announced.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the DILG-NCR announcement. Some parts in boldface…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), through the DILG Muntinlupa Field Office, joined the Muntinlupa City Government in the turnover of a Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) funded through the Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLG IF) on September 17, 2026, at the Museo ng Muntinlupa, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa City.
The PTV was provided to Muntinlupa City as an incentive for being conferred the CY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), recognizing the City Government’s performance in various areas of good governance and effective local service delivery.
The ceremony was attended by Muntinlupa City Mayor Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon; Dr. Carolyn H. Magalong of the City Health Office; DILG Muntinlupa Field Office Director Mary Anne B. Planas, CESO V; and DILG-NCR Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) Chief Ronald R. Portales.
The newly acquired PTV will be utilized by the Muntinlupa City Health Office to strengthen the delivery of health and medical services, particularly in providing patient transport for Muntinlupeños in need of medical assistance and related services.
Mayor Biazon emphasized that the City Government opted to translate its SGLG incentive into a tangible investment that would directly benefit the community.
“Early this year, we provided five PTVs for Ospital ng Muntinlupa and the barangays, and recently, we distributed one new fire truck to each of the barangays. We hope that this new vehicle will be used efficiently and help serve more Muntinlupeños,” Mayor Biazon said.
The project demonstrates how the SGLG Incentive Fund can be transformed into concrete programs and projects that enhance local government service delivery and respond to the needs of communities.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted that the City Government received the PTV? Do you think the City Government has enough PTVs to serve the constituents now?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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Singapore Airlines Enhances In-Flight Dining Experience with New Dishes, Beverages, and Serviceware
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced on 29 September 2026 that it is updating its in-flight dining with new and refreshed menus, an expanded beverage list, new serviceware and changes to how selected dishes are presented in its premium cabins.
The airline said more than 100 new and refreshed appetisers, main courses and desserts are being introduced across all cabin classes under SIA Chefs’ Selection, a new in-flight menu category. It was developed by SIA’s in-house and guest chefs in collaboration with its catering partners.
SIA described the dining changes as one part of a broader investment in its end-to-end travel experience. That investment also covers next-generation cabin products, the KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, new amenities, high-speed connectivity and on-ground services. The airline said the full experience will be unveiled in Singapore in November 2026.
“At Singapore Airlines, in-flight dining is about much more than the meal itself. Guided by customer feedback, evolving preferences and emerging dining trends, we have reviewed every aspect of the experience – from menu design, seasonal ingredients, and cooking techniques to beverage selection, presentation, and cabin crew service.”
Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience at Singapore AirlinesThe airline has begun to roll out the new dishes progressively. The remaining enhancements, including new beverages, serviceware and onboard service touches, will be introduced from November 2026.
- Business Class Dining
- Tandoor Roasted Paneer Across Cabin Classes
- First Class and Business Class Appetisers, Main Courses, and Desserts
- Cheng Tng Across Cabin Classes
- Apple Tart Across Cabin Classes
- First Class Lobster Royale and Business Class Retro Meets Modern Prawn Cocktail
- First Class Lobster Royale
- First Class Citrus-Marinated Lobster
- First Class Poached Maine Lobster with Champagne Sauce
SIA said SIA Chefs’ Selection brings together familiar flavours, regional dishes, reimagined classics and new creations. Where possible, the airline sources fresh, seasonal ingredients from local producers across its network. It said these are paired with cooking techniques chosen to suit the in-flight environment.
“Food is closely connected to comfort, emotion, and memory, and these connections inspire us as chefs to create dishes that evoke a sense of home for our customers.” He added: “Whether preserving the authenticity of a regional favourite, reimagining a classic, or introducing new flavours, our goal is to create a distinctive dining experience that meets the high standards our customers expect from Singapore Airlines.”
Damien Le Bihan, Food and Beverage Director at Singapore AirlinesSIA’s guest chefs are Monica Galetti (the United Kingdom), Nandu Jubany (Spain), Sanjeev Kapoor (India), Sid Sahrawat (New Zealand), Yoshihiro Murata (Japan) and Zhu Jun (China). The airline said they create dishes drawing on the specialities of their home countries, for selected flights.
The menu category sits alongside existing programmes. Book the Cook lets eligible Suites, First Class, Business Class and Premium Economy Class customers pre-order a selection of main courses. These include Singaporean dishes, international options, wellness choices and destination-inspired creations. Customers may also pre-order or choose from SIA’s regular menus and a range of special meals for dietary, religious, medical and other requirements.
SIA listed several dishes for Suites and First Class. The Fusion Harmony Rojak appetiser is based on the Singaporean salad, combining sweet, sour, spicy and umami flavours. It features Sakura dried shrimp, Japanese cucumber, bangkwang (turnip), blanched bean sprouts, roasted crullers, pineapple and starfruit. Soft tau pok (fried beancurd) absorbs the rojak sauce, and roasted peanuts add texture.
A second appetiser, Lobster Royale, is a version of the prawn cocktail served in Business Class, with lobster as the main ingredient.
Main courses include Poached Maine Lobster with Champagne Sauce. The lobster is slow-poached in its shell and served with Savoy cabbage, grilled baby leeks, roasted sweet potatoes, borage cress and a Champagne cream sauce.
Beef Short Rib Sambal Percik with Nasi Kerabu draws on the culinary heritage of the Nusantara. The braised beef short rib is glazed with sambal percik, a coconut-based sauce infused with lemongrass, galangal (blue ginger) and chilli. It comes with nasi kerabu, a herb-infused rice coloured with butterfly pea flower, and a vegetable salad finished with toasted coconut and lime.
The Sous-Vide Chicken Thigh Roulade is served in a chicken and pearl barley broth with grilled seasonal vegetables, olives and fresh basil. SIA described it as dairy-free.
For dessert, the Cheng Tng Gelée Tremblante reinterprets the Chinese dessert with longan-infused jelly, red date sherbet and longan honey broth.
Business Class customers can choose the Fusion Harmony Rojak and the Retro Meets Modern Prawn Cocktail. The latter reinterprets the classic with prawns, cocktail sauce, Japanese cucumber, shaved fennel, seasonal rock melon and edible flowers.
Among the main courses is a Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri on Parsnip Mustard Purée with Semi-Dried Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes. A vegetarian alternative to the beef short rib dish is the Jackfruit Opor with Blue Pea Rice, in which young jackfruit is slow-cooked in a rendang spice paste of lemongrass, galangal and toasted coconut. It is served with nasi kerabu, a fresh herb salad and galangal crumb.
The Char Siew Wonton Noodle is a Cantonese-style dish that SIA described as a long-standing customer favourite. The char siew (pork belly) is marinated overnight and roasted in three stages, and served with bamboo noodles and pork lard oil.
For dessert, Business Class offers a chilled Classic Cheng Tng with longan, red dates, lotus seeds, barley and snow fungus in a sweet broth.
The Tandoor Roasted Paneer with Velvet Gravy is offered in all cabin classes, with the preparation varying by cabin. In Suites, First Class and Business Class, the paneer has a seasoned filling and tandoori spices and is baked in a clay oven. It is served with pasanda gravy, smoked eggplant, five-lentil curry and basmati rice with carrot and cauliflower.
SIA said it is introducing new wine labels for Suites, First Class and Business Class, and new spirits options across all cabin classes. Its beverage programme includes champagnes and wines selected by a panel of experts and an in-house team, with labels from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, the United States and other countries. The airline said it visits existing and prospective suppliers to introduce new labels.
First Class customers continue to be offered Krug Grande Cuvée, Louis Roederer Cristal, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires and Bollinger La Grande Année. In Business Class, the champagnes are Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV and Piper-Heidsieck Vintage.
SIA said its French wine selection spans Bordeaux and Burgundy. Producers include Château Ducru-Beaucaillou and Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande from Bordeaux, and Domaine William Fèvre, Château de Meursault, Domaine Arlaud and Maison Albert Bichot from Burgundy.
New spirits include an SIA-exclusive blended whisky from Japan’s Komoro Distillery in Suites and First Class. Business Class gains Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish single-malt Scotch whisky, Roku Botanical Kasane Edition gin and Danzka Forty vodka. The wider programme also includes cocktails, sake, liqueurs, beers, mocktails, juices, soft drinks, non-dairy beverages, coffees and teas.
Meals in Suites, First Class and Business Class will be served on new custom-designed serviceware. SIA said it is the first airline to introduce chinaware from Christofle, the French tableware maison, on board its flights. The design is inspired by Christofle’s Malmaison Impériale collection and reinterprets SIA’s signature batik motif.
The First Class design is intricate and finely detailed, while Business Class has a bolder, larger-scale pattern. Suites and First Class customers will also be served beverages in custom-designed Christofle glassware. The wine glasses have elongated stems for a more comfortable grip, and the tulip-shaped champagne glasses are designed to enhance aromas and flavour.
In Suites and First Class, customers continue to choose when their meal is served. With the launch of SIA’s new First Class cabin products, customers travelling together can use companion dining, in which selected seats are converted into a shared space for dining face-to-face. Selected dishes in these cabins may be presented with distinctive touches, and cabin crew may suggest beverages to complement meal choices.
For First Class and Business Class passengers, the changes are mainly about choice and timing. The menu draws on Singaporean, Cantonese, Indonesian and Malay-influenced, Indian and European cooking. Business Class customers who prefer a vegetarian meal have specific options, including the Jackfruit Opor and the Roasted Cauliflower Steak. Those who like familiar comfort food have the Char Siew Wonton Noodle, which SIA said is a long-standing customer favourite.
Planning ahead may matter more under the new menu. Book the Cook lets eligible First Class and Business Class customers choose a main course before the flight, which suits anyone who wants a particular dish. SIA has said the new dishes are being introduced progressively, so the menu a passenger sees may change from one flight to the next. The airline has not said which routes or aircraft will carry which dishes first. Passengers who want a specific dish should check what is available before travelling.
The beverage, tableware and service changes arrive from November 2026. For First Class passengers, they bring a shared dining option for those travelling together and the new Christofle glassware. Those in Business Class will see the new tableware, wines and spirits. Passengers who enjoy pairing drinks with food may find the crew’s beverage suggestions useful. SIA said these are offered in Suites and First Class.
Images by Singapore Airlines and Christofle.
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Next.js 16.4 improves performance with Turbopack optimizations, integrates React 19.3, reduces CSS and JS sizes, and enhances developer tools. It introduces experimental features like lazy server HMR and a bundle optimizer.
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Oct 07, 2026: New enhancer of wealth and devotion. 💎 🙇♂️
ನವ+ರತ್ನ+ಭಕ್ತಿ+ವರ್ಧನ
nawa+rathna+bhakthi+wardhana*other meanings possible ("gem-clad devotion enhancer"…); day of paryaaya Swamiji's birth star
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DATE: October 7, 2026 at 06:00AM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Winning the lottery helps men marry, but briefly raises divorce risk for women
A sudden financial windfall appears to increase the likelihood that men marry and have children, while temporarily raising the risk of divorce for women. These findings, based on nearly 77,000 Swedish lottery players, provide evidence that money can shape family life, possibly in different ways for men and women. The research was published in the Journal of Human Resources.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Gary Becker argued that individuals make family decisions by weighing how much satisfaction they expect from being married, single, or a parent. “Economists have long argued that money shapes decisions about marriage, divorce and having children,” study co-author Anastasia Terskaya, an assistant professor of economics at the University of Barcelona and a research affiliate at the Institute of Economics of Barcelona, told PsyPost. “Gary Becker’s work in the 1960s-70s is the classic example.”
Money may also shape what people look for in a partner. A study covered by PsyPost in 2026 found that women’s preference for wealthier partners decreased when they had more economic power, though that research measured stated preferences in a simulated society rather than real-world behavior.
Testing these theories in the real world is notoriously difficult because people who earn higher incomes usually differ from those who earn less in many other ways, such as their education levels or career ambitions. “The fact that richer men are more likely to be married doesn’t tell us whether money causes marriage,” Terskaya said.
To isolate the pure effect of money, scientists look for sudden, unexpected influxes of cash that are unrelated to a person’s background or behavior. “Lotteries get around this problem because the size of the prize is random,” Terskaya explained. By comparing people who played the exact same lotteries but won different amounts by random chance, researchers can estimate how wealth itself alters life trajectories.
The research, authored by Terskaya alongside David Cesarini of New York University and colleagues, aimed to document the long-term effects of such unearned wealth on family formation. “This question has important policy implications,” she added. “Fertility has been falling across much of the world, and many countries now have birth rates below the replacement rate of roughly 2.1 children per woman, the level needed to keep a population stable over the long run.”
“Many governments worry about the consequences, such as aging populations and pressure on pension and welfare systems,” she continued. “This raises a key question: can money actually persuade people to have more children, and if so, how much would it take?”
To conduct the study, the researchers analyzed data from three major Swedish lotteries: a monthly subscription lottery, a scratch-ticket lottery, and savings accounts that paid lower interest in exchange for automatic entry into lottery draws. They matched the records of 76,859 unique lottery players to government administrative registries that track marriage, divorce, and childbirth over time. The lottery players closely resembled other Swedes of similar age and sex: 33 percent were married, compared with 35 percent of the comparison group, and their incomes were similar, though players were somewhat less likely to have attended college (24 percent versus 30 percent).
The players were grouped tightly based on their exact lottery participation, such as buying the same number of subscription tickets in a given month. “Because we compare players who faced the same odds but won different amounts, our setup is close to a randomized experiment,” Terskaya observed. “That let us ask cleanly: what happens to people’s family lives when they suddenly get richer?”
The study focused on adults aged 18 to 44 at the time of their lottery win, tracking family outcomes at two-year, five-year, and ten-year horizons. Winnings varied widely, with the researchers expressing the effects per 1 million Swedish kronor (SEK), after taxes. This baseline amount, equivalent to about $140,000 in 2010, was more than five times a typical Swede’s annual disposable income.
The findings indicate that wealth boosts marriage prospects, but primarily for men. For unmarried male winners, a 1 million SEK windfall increased the probability of getting married within five years by 4.7 percentage points. Given a baseline marriage rate of about 16 percent for this group, the jump represented a roughly 30 percent increase. This boost appeared to be concentrated among men who had below-median incomes before winning.
For unmarried female winners, the effect on marriage was small and not statistically significant. However, the difference between men’s and women’s responses was not large enough to rule out chance, so the gender gap in marriage is suggestive rather than firmly established.
“Even in Sweden, one of the world’s most gender-equal societies, men’s and women’s responses differ,” Terskaya remarked. “The absence of an effect on marriage for women, combined with the positive effect for men, likely indicates that men and women have different preferences regarding marriage.”
When it came to divorce, the results diverged by gender. Married women who won the lottery experienced a sudden spike in their likelihood of divorce. A 1 million SEK prize nearly doubled their short-term divorce risk, raising it by almost 4 percentage points over a baseline of 4 percent within two years.
“The divorce effect for women is sharp and short-lived,” Terskaya pointed out. “This suggests that women still face financial barriers to leaving a marriage.”
Because this effect faded at the ten-year horizon, the researchers suggest the wealth likely accelerated divorces that were already under consideration. The short-term spike was also concentrated among women who had below-median incomes before winning. The researchers interpret this as a sign that the lottery provided a sudden rush of financial independence, giving women who were previously financially vulnerable the resources needed to leave their marriages.
Terskaya warned against a common misreading. “‘Money makes women leave their husbands.’ Not quite,” she said. “The effect fades over time, so wealth mostly changes when already-troubled marriages end, not whether they end.”
For married men, the lottery winnings had the opposite effect: wealth appeared to reduce their risk of divorce. However, this was the least reliable result in the study, as discussed below.
The divorce findings are in line with research covered by PsyPost in 2026, which found that among opposite-sex couples in Finland, higher income for the secondary earner, usually the wife, was linked to greater divorce risk, while higher income for the primary earner was linked to more stable marriages. That study relied on observational income data rather than sudden windfalls.
The researchers also found that children function as what economists call a normal good, meaning people tend to have more of them when their financial resources increase. Ten years after a lottery win, male winners had an average of 0.056 more children per 1 million SEK won, amounting to a 14 percent increase in fertility. The researchers roughly estimate that 20 to 40 percent of men’s fertility increase traces to higher marriage rates and fewer divorces. “Part of this happens because wealth helps them marry and stay married,” Terskaya added.
Women’s fertility saw a slight positive bump, but the results were not statistically significant. As with marriage, the researchers could not statistically confirm that men and women responded differently. The researchers noted that the gender gap in fertility was strongest among winners over 35. The authors suggest this may reflect women’s age-related decline in fertility, which would point to differing constraints rather than differing preferences.
“In absolute terms, the effects are modest, even though some look large in percentage terms,” Terskaya said. “One way to see it: in the full sample, each 1 million SEK raises the number of children born over ten years by about 0.033. That works out to roughly 30 million SEK (around $4 million) in windfall wealth per additional child.”
When the researchers combined their data with earlier lottery studies, they estimated that every $100,000 in windfall wealth increases the odds that a single person marries in the next five years by roughly 1.2 percentage points. “So money clearly matters, but large cash transfers would be an expensive way to change marriage or birth rates,” Terskaya said.
“Large, unexpected wealth shocks affected family outcomes differently by gender,” said Jeong Jin Yu, a professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China who was not involved in the study. “They increased men’s marriage and fertility, while women experienced a short-term increase in divorce risk.”
“The findings confirm that men’s economic resources are associated with marriage and family formation,” he added. “They also extend previous research by using lottery winnings as a plausibly random wealth shock rather than relying only on correlations.”
To explain the gender differences in divorce, the authors point out that wealth increases bargaining power, or how much say each spouse has in household decisions. In Sweden, the legal default is an equal split in a divorce, but registry data suggests the wealthier spouse often walks away with a much larger share in practice. The authors suggest that if women carry a heavier domestic workload or have less autonomy in a marriage, sudden financial independence might make single life more appealing, while men might find that wealth enhances their married life.
“Confidence is relatively high in the main findings because the study uses a large administrative dataset and a lottery-based research design,” Yu told PsyPost. “However, confidence is relatively lower regarding the explanations for the gender differences, since the data do not directly measure marital satisfaction, relationship quality, or decision-making power within relationships.”
As with all research, there are a few things to keep in mind. The study is based entirely in Sweden, a country with a strong social welfare system, low legal barriers to divorce, and relatively high social acceptance of non-traditional family structures.
“Context matters,” Terskaya emphasized. “We expect the results to carry over best to other high-income welfare states, especially the Nordic countries, and much less to developing countries.” The way wealth influences marriage and fertility might look different in nations with more traditional gender norms or weaker social safety nets.
Yu cautioned against reading too much into the results. “Readers should not conclude that money automatically causes marriage, children, or divorce,” he said. “The study reports average effects, not outcomes that apply to every individual. The findings may also reflect Sweden’s particular legal, economic, and cultural context.”
There is also some uncertainty regarding the exact mechanisms behind the male marriage boost. The researchers note that it is difficult to determine if men are marrying more because they have reached a basic threshold of absolute financial security, or if their relative rank among other men has simply improved. If relative rank dictates marriage prospects, a general increase in wealth across an entire society would not necessarily boost overall marriage rates.
“Making one man richer is not the same as making everyone richer,” Terskaya highlighted. “If wealthier men marry more partly because they become more attractive relative to other men, a rise in everyone’s income would raise marriage and fertility less than our estimates suggest. Our numbers may therefore be an upper bound for such general increases. This is important to keep in mind if a government wants to use our estimates to justify a universal basic income, which raises everyone’s income.”
Finally, the finding that wealth reduces divorce risk for men was sensitive to how the researchers defined their sample. When they expanded the analysis to include older adults up to age 64, the stabilizing effect on male marriages became much smaller and less reliable, suggesting the original result may be fragile.
“The finding that men’s marriages become more stable is the least robust result,” Terskaya acknowledged. “It weakens or disappears under other age ranges, definitions and statistical tests, so we put less weight on it.”
“The paper leaves several open questions,” Terskaya told PsyPost. She would like to learn how couples’ property is split in practice when marriages end, and whether the same patterns would emerge in nations with different marriage laws and cultural expectations about family.
“Future research should examine relationship quality, relationship duration, partner characteristics, financial decision-making, and how wealth affects each partner’s independence and decision-making power,” Yu added. “It would also be useful to test whether similar patterns appear with other types of wealth and in different countries.”
The study, “Fortunate Families? The Effects of Wealth on Marriage and Fertility,” was authored by David Cesarini, Erik Lindqvist, Robert Östling, and Anastasia Terskaya.
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