Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It’s easy to think of literacy as a given, a foundational skill we all possess. But the data paints a more concerning picture: adult literacy rates in America are on the decline. This isn’t just an academic issue; it’s a quiet economic drain with far-reaching consequences. When we talk about literacy, we’re not just talking … Read more
Tariffs. The word itself can bring to mind economic textbooks and complex global negotiations. But at their core, tariffs are taxes on imported goods. And like any tax, they have effects that ripple outwards, touching everything from the price of your morning coffee to the relationships between nations. As someone who’s spent a career navigating … Read more
As a former tech executive, I’ve always believed that good data is the bedrock of smart decisions. In the tech world, if your data is off, your algorithms fail, your products break, and trust evaporates. This principle isn’t confined to Silicon Valley; it extends to the very statistics that shape our understanding of the economy. … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen my fair share of innovations. Today, a fascinating new area is emerging: using Large Language Models (LLMs) to simulate social interactions and behaviors. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s rapidly becoming a reality with significant implications for research. Think about it. Researchers are … Read more
It’s August 4th, 2025, and the gaming world is buzzing about a significant shift in how online communities are being policed. Marvel Rivals, a new player in the competitive gaming scene, has announced a policy that will automatically record all in-game voice chats. The stated aim? To ‘shield the community’ from toxic behavior. From my … Read more
As of August 4, 2025, the digital landscape is on the cusp of a significant shift. Age verification, a concept familiar to many for accessing certain adult-oriented content or services, is quietly expanding its reach, and it might soon be coming to a much larger portion of the internet. For years, age gates have been … Read more
It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence is making its way into every corner of our lives, and politics is no exception. Recently, I’ve been following the news about Sweden’s Prime Minister utilizing AI tools, and it’s a topic that resonates deeply with my own concerns about technology’s growing influence on our society. As someone who … Read more
It’s August 4th, 2025, and the world of work is buzzing with new technologies. One of the latest shifts is the use of AI in job interviews. Companies are implementing AI-powered systems to screen candidates, conduct initial interviews, and even assess personality traits. The idea is efficiency – faster hiring, reduced bias, and cost savings. … Read more
It feels like just yesterday that the artificial intelligence landscape was buzzing about a paper called “Attention Is All You Need.” Published in 2017, it introduced the Transformer architecture, a concept that fundamentally shifted how we approach natural language processing and, by extension, much of the AI we interact with today. Before the Transformer, AI … Read more
It’s fascinating how events in seemingly niche areas can illuminate broader societal trends. The recent unionization efforts among workers on the Las Vegas Strip, particularly casino employees, offer a compelling lens through which to examine ethical considerations in economic policy and labor rights. For decades, the Las Vegas Strip has been an icon of entertainment … Read more