Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It’s interesting to watch the global economic landscape evolve. For a long time, the U.S. dollar has been the kingpin of international trade and finance. But lately, we’re seeing some significant shifts, particularly with China actively seeking alternatives. From my perspective, this isn’t just about currency. It’s tied into broader geopolitical and technological developments. As … Read more
It’s fascinating to see how quickly artificial intelligence is becoming an indispensable tool in scientific discovery. When I started my career, the idea of machines aiding in fundamental research felt like science fiction. Now, it’s a daily reality, and the pace of progress is frankly astonishing. Think about the sheer complexity of scientific challenges we … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at AI’s ability to write an essay or whip up an image. Now, the conversation is shifting to something even more intriguing: AI that can check its own work. This isn’t science fiction anymore; it’s a core development in how we’re refining advanced AI models, like the … Read more
The pace of technological change, particularly with AI, brings with it a host of ethical questions. As someone who’s spent a career in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation can outrun our understanding of its impact. Today, in 2025, these discussions around AI development, data privacy, and the future of work aren’t just … Read more
It’s fascinating to watch how generational priorities shift. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how societal expectations and economic realities mold our choices. Today, I want to talk about a significant trend I’m observing with Generation Z: a notable reversal in traditional career and family aspirations. We’re seeing a … Read more
It’s not every day you get to test the limits of cutting-edge AI with a real-world, high-stakes task. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen my share of innovation, but my recent experience with GPT-4 in the legal sphere was particularly eye-opening. I wanted to share some thoughts on how this … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were talking about the potential of quantum computing, and now, we’re seeing concrete steps towards building truly powerful machines. I’ve spent a good chunk of my career watching technology evolve, and this current phase in quantum computing is genuinely exciting, not because of flashy promises, but because of the … Read more
You’ve probably heard about tariffs and big government spending bills, often called ‘megabills.’ Politicians talk about them in terms of national interest, trade balances, or boosting the economy. But what do these large-scale economic policies actually mean for everyday people, for the 99% of us who aren’t running multinational corporations or sitting in Congress? From … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest gadgets or the newest AI breakthrough. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how these advancements are deeply intertwined with our economic reality. Think of technology not just as tools, but as powerful forces that can reshape industries, create new … Read more
It’s fascinating to see how Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s a tangible driver of economic value. Take the Forbes Cloud 100 list, which ranks the top 100 private cloud companies. This year, the collective market capitalization of these companies hit a staggering $1.1 trillion. A significant portion of that valuation can be … Read more