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As an archivist, I’ve spent decades sifting through the remnants of technological history. It’s fascinating how often the challenges and anxieties of today echo the past. The current conversation around Artificial Intelligence automating tasks within the consulting industry reminds me of a much older, yet remarkably similar, story: the rise of automation and its impact … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… have you noticed the buzz? CEOs are out there, pretty openly, talking about how AI is letting them trim down their workforces. It’s not just whispers anymore; it’s becoming a public talking point. As someone neck-deep in AI for my PhD, this is huge, and honestly, a little wild to … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Okay, so hear me out. Artificial intelligence isn’t just a cool sci-fi concept anymore; it’s actively changing how we work, and honestly, it’s happening faster than a lot of us expected. As someone deep in the AI trenches, I see this firsthand, and it’s got me thinking about what it all means for us, especially … Read more
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
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