Perpetual Learning
It’s August 2025, and the way we think about jobs and the economy is shifting under our feet. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation reshapes industries. Today, I want to talk about what’s happening in the labor market – not with hype, but with a clear-eyed look … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! Today, we’re diving into a common homeowner headache: persistent moisture in terrace grout lines. It’s frustrating when you think you’ve sealed up your outdoor space, only to find dampness lingering where you least expect it. A reader reached out recently about this very issue. They’d applied a transparent polyurethane waterproofing membrane … Read more
We all have those moments, don’t we? The ones where you step back, look at what you’ve done, and think, “Oh, Elias, what were you thinking?” Well, I had one of those moments this past week in the garden. It wasn’t a disaster, by any means, but it was definitely a mistake. A learning experience, … Read more
It’s August 2025, and looking back at my career, the pace of technological change feels like it’s only accelerating. Today, I want to talk about something fundamental: semiconductors, the tiny engines powering our digital lives, and how they, along with artificial intelligence, are reshaping our society and economy. We’ve all heard about AI. It’s not … Read more
This past month, I got a real shocker when my electricity bill arrived. It was significantly higher than usual, and frankly, it didn’t make sense. I’m pretty mindful of my energy usage – turning off lights, unplugging things, you know the drill. So, when I saw the number, my first thought was, “What on earth … Read more
It feels like every week, there’s a new wave of public scrutiny directed at the companies building our AI future. OpenAI, and its CEO Sam Altman, have certainly been in the spotlight. From my vantage point, having spent decades in the tech world, I see a familiar pattern: intense pressure on innovators trying to keep … Read more
It’s August 10, 2025, and the buzz around AI models like GPT-5 continues to grow. As a doctor, I’ve been watching this space closely, particularly how these advanced systems might impact the field of medicine. We’re often told about raw intelligence and processing power, but in medicine, reliability and accuracy are paramount. That’s why I … Read more
Hey everyone, It’s been a little while since my last garden update, and so much has happened! Today, August 10, 2025, feels like a good moment to check in and share what’s been growing, what’s surprised me, and some of the lessons the garden has taught me lately. A Burst of Color and Flavor My … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how interconnected everything is. Economic policies, even those that seem distant, often have a way of rippling outwards and affecting us all. Today, I want to talk about tariffs. You might hear about tariffs in the news – often framed as a way … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! This year in the garden, I’ve noticed something fascinating with a few of my tomato plants – a bit of a genetic surprise package. It’s those unexpected twists and turns that make gardening so exciting, right? Today, I want to dive into what might be causing some of those wonderfully weird … Read more