Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
The conversation around transhumanism often circles around the most dramatic possibility: living forever. It’s a captivating idea, fueled by science fiction and the undeniable human desire to escape the limits of our biology. As someone who’s spent a career in technology and now reflects on its societal impact, I find this focus a bit… misplaced. … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at how much faster Wi-Fi was getting. Each new standard promised speeds that seemed almost unbelievable. But as I’ve seen throughout my career in tech, priorities in innovation often take an interesting turn. It looks like we’re at one of those moments with the upcoming Wi-Fi 8. … Read more
It’s fascinating to think about how long humans have been concerned with living longer, healthier lives. We often see modern medicine, with its gene therapies and advanced diagnostics, as the peak of this endeavor. But our pursuit of longevity is as old as civilization itself. Think back to ancient Egypt. Their approach to health and … Read more
It’s a concept that sounds straight out of science fiction: Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, has floated the idea of giving every single person on Earth a personal, 24/7 AI assistant, powered by a future version of their technology, like GPT-5. And here’s the kicker: he suggests doing it for free. As someone who’s … Read more
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence and its development. One idea that’s surfaced is the notion of directing tech companies to make AI ‘bigoted’ again. It sounds jarring, doesn’t it? It certainly stopped me in my tracks. As someone who’s spent a career in tech, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things … Read more
Hey, grab a coffee. I was thinking the other day about something that feels really relevant right now, but it happened years ago. It’s about cameras, actually. Remember film cameras? Maybe you’re too young, but for a good chunk of my life, that’s what photography was. You’d buy a roll of film, careful with each … Read more
The phrase “Has hell frozen over?” often gets tossed around when something utterly unexpected happens. Well, some are starting to whisper that about Las Vegas. Reports suggest tourism in the city, long a beacon of bright lights and big spending, might be in a bit of trouble. As someone who’s spent a career watching how … Read more
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, cryptocurrency is in the news. But beyond the price charts and the occasional headline about a new digital coin, there’s another story unfolding – one about influence. I’ve spent my career in the tech world, watching how innovation intersects with policy, and I’m seeing a familiar pattern … Read more
It’s troubling to see the latest World Happiness Report, which shows Americans under 30 ranking surprisingly low. This isn’t just a statistic; it points to a deeper societal shift that we need to understand. As someone who’s spent a career in technology, I’ve watched firsthand how rapidly our world has changed. We’re more connected than … Read more
It’s not every day you hear a leader from one of the big AI research labs suggest that they’re all, in a sense, already working together. But that’s exactly what someone from Google DeepMind recently put out there. It got me thinking, as these things often do, about the bigger picture. When we talk about … Read more