Echoes of the Loom: How Past Revolutions Guide Us Through Today’s Automation

Echoes of the Loom: How Past Revolutions Guide Us Through Today's Automation

It’s easy to feel a sense of unease when we talk about automation. The idea of machines taking over jobs, or fundamentally changing how we work, can be unsettling. But as someone who’s spent a career in technology, I find it helpful to look back. History, especially the history of industrial revolutions, offers us valuable … Read more

Decoding the Ethereum Exit Queue: What Validator Trends Tell Us About Staking

Decoding the Ethereum Exit Queue: What Validator Trends Tell Us About Staking

If you’ve been following the Ethereum ecosystem, you’ve likely heard whispers about the validator exit queue. For new or aspiring investors, this might sound like technical jargon. But make no mistake, understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone with skin in the game, especially in crypto. Let’s cut to the chase: The Ethereum validator exit … Read more

When Leaders Don’t Know the Tech: A Look Back at Nvidia’s Early Days

When Leaders Don't Know the Tech: A Look Back at Nvidia's Early Days

It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how quickly the technological landscape can shift? And how sometimes, the very leaders making decisions about it seem a bit… out of the loop? I was reminded of this when I came across a particular anecdote from years ago concerning Nvidia. Back in the day, the name Nvidia might not have … Read more

Tiny Chemical Footprints, Lasting Immune Changes in Our Babies

Tiny Chemical Footprints, Lasting Immune Changes in Our Babies

It’s deeply concerning when we learn that substances we thought were contained might be traveling where we least expect them, affecting the most vulnerable among us. New research is shedding light on a silent pathway: tiny amounts of PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ are crossing the placenta and entering breast milk. This means they can … Read more

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Hits $10 Billion: A New Era for Digital Assets?

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Hits $10 Billion: A New Era for Digital Assets?

I’ve been tracking the cryptocurrency market closely, and the recent news about BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF is significant. It reached $10 billion in assets under management faster than almost any ETF in history, making it the third-fastest to achieve this milestone. This isn’t just about BlackRock; it’s a major indicator of institutional interest in digital assets, … Read more

Algorithms Aren’t Neutral: How Bias Creeps into Our Daily Tech

Algorithms Aren't Neutral: How Bias Creeps into Our Daily Tech

We often think of technology as objective, a set of rules that operate without favor. But the reality, as I’ve come to see it over my years in the software industry, is far more complex. Algorithms, the invisible engines driving so much of our modern lives, can carry the weight of human biases, unintentionally perpetuating … Read more

Beyond Immortality: Why Transhumanism Must Tackle Inequality First

Beyond Immortality: Why Transhumanism Must Tackle Inequality First

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

Your Fat Cells Could Soon Work for You: A New Approach to Metabolism

Your Fat Cells Could Soon Work for You: A New Approach to Metabolism

As a scientist, I’m always fascinated by breakthroughs that harness natural processes to solve complex problems. Obesity is a significant health challenge worldwide, and the search for effective solutions is ongoing. Recently, I came across some exciting research that offers a novel perspective. Scientists have developed a new drug that has successfully completed its initial … Read more

Coffee & Code: What History Tells Us About the AI Boom

Coffee & Code: What History Tells Us About the AI Boom

Hey there! Grab a mug, settle in. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the buzz around AI – you know, the ChatGPTs, the self-driving cars, the whole nine yards. It’s exciting, a little scary, and sometimes, honestly, a bit much to take in. But here’s the thing: as I watch it all unfold, … Read more

Wi-Fi 8: More About Staying Connected, Less About Just Speed

Wi-Fi 8: More About Staying Connected, Less About Just Speed

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