AI and Automation: What’s Next for Our Jobs?

The Future of Work: How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Jobs

It’s August 1st, 2025, and the conversation about artificial intelligence and automation isn’t slowing down. From my years in software and my ongoing interest in how technology shapes our lives, I’ve seen firsthand how rapidly things are changing. It’s not about a distant future; it’s happening now, and it’s reshaping the very nature of work. … Read more

AI on the Job: Commonwealth Bank’s Shift and What It Means for Us

Commonwealth Bank AI Job Changes: What You Need to Know

It’s 2025, and the conversation around Artificial Intelligence in the workplace is hotter than ever. One of the more talked-about developments recently comes from Commonwealth Bank, which has been making headlines for its increasing integration of AI, leading to a reduction in certain human roles. As someone who spent decades in the software industry, I’ve … Read more

From Relays to PLCs: The Dawn of Automated Control

The Evolution of Early Automated Control Systems: From Relays to PLCs

It’s easy to take the smart controls in our factories for granted today. Flick a switch, and a complex assembly line hums to life, orchestrated by unseen digital brains. But these systems, the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) we rely on, have a fascinating history. My years spent sifting through dusty archives revealed the ingenious steps … Read more

Ancient Gears, Modern Lessons: The Antikythera Mechanism’s Warning

Ancient Gears, Modern Lessons: The Antikythera Mechanism's Warning

Hello everyone, Eleanor here. As a retired archivist, I’ve spent my life sifting through the remnants of history, particularly the fascinating evolution of technology. Today, I want to talk about something ancient yet surprisingly relevant to our hyper-connected, automated world: the Antikythera mechanism. Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, this … Read more

Echoes of the Past: What Ancient Rome Teaches Us About AI’s Promise and Peril

Echoes of the Past: What Ancient Rome Teaches Us About AI's Promise and Peril

It’s easy to get caught up in the current wave of excitement surrounding Artificial Intelligence. We hear about its potential to transform every aspect of our lives. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the remnants of technological history, I find myself looking back to another era of impressive, sometimes overambitious, engineering: Ancient Rome. … Read more

When Progress Leaves Workers Behind: A Look Back at Tech’s Human Cost

When Progress Leaves Workers Behind: A Look Back at Tech's Human Cost

We often celebrate technological advancement as a pure good, a relentless march towards a better future. And in many ways, it is. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve also seen firsthand how rapid shifts can create significant disruption for the people whose livelihoods depend on the old ways. It’s not … Read more

Manufacturing’s New Math: Why Self-Sustaining Robots Matter

Manufacturing's New Math: Why Self-Sustaining Robots Matter

You’ve probably seen headlines about robots taking over factories. But the real story isn’t just about automation. It’s about robotic autonomy – how these machines are becoming self-sufficient, and what that means for production costs and investment opportunities. For years, industrial robots were powerful but dependent. They needed human oversight for maintenance, battery changes, and … Read more

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

Korea’s Tiny Bump: Birth Rate Up, But What Does It Really Mean?

Korea's Tiny Bump: Birth Rate Up, But What Does It Really Mean?

It’s fascinating to look at the numbers, isn’t it? Early 2023 saw South Korea’s birth rate tick up by about 7%. That sounds like good news, a little flicker of hope. But here’s the thing, and it’s something I’ve seen play out in different ways throughout history, especially when technology starts changing things in a … Read more