When Pixels Felt Like Cheating (and What That Means for Today)

When Pixels Felt Like Cheating (and What That Means for Today)

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

Las Vegas: A Digital Ghost Town or Just a Temporary Glitch?

Las Vegas: A Digital Ghost Town or Just a Temporary Glitch?

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

Big Money, Big Tech: Why Crypto is Louder Than Ever in Washington

Big Money, Big Tech: Why Crypto is Louder Than Ever in Washington

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

The Unhappiness Epidemic: Why Are Young Americans Struggling?

The Unhappiness Epidemic: Why Are Young Americans Struggling?

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

Why We Cherish Old Tech: The Comfort of Digital Nostalgia

Why We Cherish Old Tech: The Comfort of Digital Nostalgia

It’s funny, isn’t it? We live in an era of incredible technological advancement. Our smartphones are more powerful than the computers that sent men to the moon, and the internet connects us instantly to almost anyone, anywhere. Yet, there’s a strong pull, a deep comfort, in revisiting older technologies. Think about the resurgence of vinyl … Read more

Hinton’s Warning: Will AI Really Outsmart Us?

Hinton's Warning: Will AI Really Outsmart Us?

It’s hard to read the news these days without bumping into stories about Artificial Intelligence. Every other week, it seems, there’s a new AI development that promises to change everything. We hear about AI writing articles, creating art, and even diagnosing diseases. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, but I’ve always believed … Read more

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Trails: Our Long History with Data

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Trails: Our Long History with Data

It’s easy to think that concerns about data privacy are a modern invention, born from the internet and the smartphones in our pockets. But as someone who’s spent a career in the tech world, I’ve come to see that the desire to collect information, and the inherent questions about who controls it, stretch back much … Read more