Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It might seem counterintuitive. Generation Z, a cohort that grew up with consoles in their hands and online worlds at their fingertips, is reportedly spending less on video games. As someone who’s spent decades watching technology evolve, this shift isn’t just a trend; it’s an economic indicator we need to understand. For years, the video … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at the leaps made by previous AI models. Now, as of August 2025, the buzz around GPT-5 is significant, and for good reason. But beyond the headlines, what does the actual performance data tell us, and how does it stack up against competitors like Claude Opus? From … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen how global economics can directly impact innovation and the bottom line. Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about tariffs, and it’s a topic that deserves a closer look, especially given the recent increases on goods like lumber, watches, chemicals, and technology. So, what … Read more
It’s hard to escape the headlines these days. Governments around the world are borrowing more money than ever before. You might have seen articles, perhaps even from sources like the Financial Times, using the strong word “addiction” to describe this growing reliance on debt. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, watching how … Read more
The world of artificial intelligence is always buzzing with new developments, and recently, the emergence of open-source models, sometimes referred to with names like ‘gpt-oss,’ has really got me thinking. For those who might not be steeped in the tech world, open-source means the underlying code and design of a system are made publicly available. … Read more
In my career, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how technology impacts society. It’s a complex field, and just like technology, sometimes the way we talk about things can get a bit muddled. That’s why I want to talk about economics today. Many people use “economics,” “business,” and “policy analysis” interchangeably, but they’re … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were talking about the rise of the internet, and now, here we are discussing whether digital currencies and private investments belong in our retirement accounts. From my perspective, this shift reflects a broader trend: as technology evolves, so do our financial tools and the very definition of an asset. … Read more
As someone who spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how big decisions can trickle down and affect everyday lives. Today, I want to look at economic policies, specifically tariffs and proposed changes to retirement savings, and how they might be impacting the working class. Let’s start with tariffs. You might remember tariffs … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at the capabilities of large language models, and now, here we are, looking at GPT-5 and contemplating the societal shifts it could bring. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech trenches, I’ve seen technology evolve, but the pace of AI development is something else entirely. GPT-5, … Read more
It feels like every other week, there’s a new AI model announcement that promises to change everything. We’ve recently seen the buzz around potential advancements like GPT-5 and Grok-5. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve learned to look past the flashy headlines and dig into what’s actually happening. Let’s be clear: … Read more