Automation

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

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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?

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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