Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
I read an interesting piece in the Financial Times recently, quoting Ray Dalio warning that the U.S. might be sliding towards a style of autocracy reminiscent of the 1930s. As someone who’s spent decades in tech, I couldn’t help but think about how our increasingly digital world might be playing a role in this conversation. … Read more
It’s September 2nd, 2025, and the internet is abuzz with the latest technological marvel: ‘Nano Banana.’ Now, I know what you’re thinking – what on earth is a Nano Banana? Frankly, the specifics are less important than the pattern. It’s the newest, shiniest object that’s been rapidly adopted and, dare I say, trivialized by the … Read more
It sounds like science fiction, doesn’t it? A “quantum internet.” But the reality is, we’re much closer to this reality than you might think, and it might just run on the same protocols we use every day. For years, quantum computing has captured our imagination with its potential to solve problems far beyond the reach … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the headlines about artificial intelligence, especially when they focus on the race between different countries. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve learned that understanding how a technology is developed is just as important as knowing that it’s being developed. Today, I want to … Read more
Remember the good old days? Back then, switching jobs was often seen as a surefire way to snag a significant salary bump. It was a common strategy, a well-trodden path for career advancement and a fatter paycheck. But lately, that path seems to be getting narrower, and the rewards aren’t quite as juicy. Recent reports, … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the technology sector, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly innovation can reshape our world. Today, September 1st, 2025, it’s clearer than ever: the accelerating pace of automation and artificial intelligence isn’t just changing jobs; it’s fundamentally altering the nature of work and income. This brings us to a topic that’s … Read more
It’s a question that often sparks debate: how much tax do the wealthiest Americans, our billionaires, contribute to the nation’s coffers? For a long time, precise answers were hard to come by, shrouded in the complexity of tax laws and private financial dealings. However, recent analysis of administrative data has shed significant light on this … Read more
It’s September 2025, and looking back over the past few years, a pattern has emerged that’s hard to ignore. When political actions directly impact the business and financial worlds—think sudden policy shifts, public pressure on corporate decisions, or even direct intervention in market operations—a notable quiet often descends from the very leaders who have the … Read more
It’s an interesting time in the world of artificial intelligence. The pace of development is incredible, but it also brings up familiar questions about intellectual property and the ethics of competition. We recently saw xAI file a lawsuit accusing a former employee of taking proprietary information related to their Grok AI model. The suit alleges … Read more
You know, as someone who’s spent decades in the software trenches, I’ve seen my fair share of market shifts. But this past week felt particularly significant. It’s like we witnessed a quiet but powerful moment: Google rolling out its new AI-powered image editing tools, and suddenly, the ground beneath traditional giants like Adobe Photoshop seemed … Read more