Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It feels like every week there’s another headline about the US national debt hitting a new, eye-watering milestone. As of August 19, 2025, it’s sailed past $37 trillion. For many, this is just a number that seems abstract, belonging to the world of economists and politicians. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech … Read more
It’s August 19, 2025, and I’m feeling… contemplative. For years, we’ve discussed how AI might change the world of work, especially creative fields. I’ve written about it myself, exploring the benefits and potential pitfalls. Well, today, I put that discussion to a very personal test. I’ve been working on an article about the history of … Read more
In the quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that works with us, rather than potentially against us, a fascinating idea has emerged: what if individuals could host a simple, machine-readable file on their personal domains, akin to a website’s robots.txt or an API’s api.json? Think of it as a digital “user manual” for your interaction … Read more
It sounds like science fiction, but it’s happening now. Artificial intelligence is stepping into the lab, not just to analyze data, but to dream up entirely new ways to test the fundamental laws of our universe. And the weird part? These AI-generated ideas are actually working. For decades, designing experiments in fields like particle physics … Read more
It feels like every other week, there’s a new announcement about a large language model (LLM) or a generative AI system. Many of these groundbreaking advancements are built on the transformer architecture, a design that has truly reshaped the field of artificial intelligence over the last several years. We’ve seen incredible progress, from understanding complex … Read more
As someone who’s spent a good chunk of my career in the tech world, I’ve seen a lot of fascinating, and sometimes bewildering, developments. Today, I want to talk about something that’s landed squarely in the ethical territory: Elon Musk’s Neuralink being valued at $9 billion, yet filing as a ‘disadvantaged business.’ When I first … Read more
As someone who’s spent a career navigating the complexities of business and technology, I’ve always been fascinated by how decisions made in boardrooms or halls of power ripple outwards, affecting everyday lives. Today, I want to talk about something that touches many of us, even if we don’t realize it: the impact of certain economic … Read more
I’ve spent decades in the tech world, watching innovation reshape our lives. Today, as technology races ahead and wealth seems to concentrate, we’re standing at a crossroads. Sam Altman, a key figure in AI development, recently pointed out that this combination might push societies towards entirely new ways of distributing resources. It’s a thought-provoking idea … Read more
It’s interesting to observe how younger generations navigate their social and financial lives. A recent Bank of America survey highlighted a trend: a significant portion of Gen Z reports spending absolutely nothing on dating. This isn’t just about finding a partner; it speaks to broader shifts in how young people approach relationships, finances, and societal … Read more
Tariffs: More Than Just a Trade Tactic As someone who’s spent a career in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how shifts in technology can create winners and losers. It’s a bit like that with government policies, too. Tariffs, for example, sound simple enough – a tax on imported goods. But their impact on the … Read more