Perpetual Learning
As I look back on my career in tech, I’ve seen firsthand how decisions, big and small, ripple through our economy and affect everyday people. It’s not just about the bottom line. There’s a powerful ethical dimension to both economic policy and how businesses operate. Let’s explore some of these critical areas. Fairness in Trade: … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Today, I want to chat about something that might seem a bit dry at first glance: jobs reports. But stick with me, because understanding these economic indicators can actually be super helpful, especially when you’re navigating the freelance world or running a small business like my Etsy shop. Recently, I saw … Read more
Hey everyone, I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter lately about something that feels really important for all of us, especially as artists trying to make a living: the accuracy of US inflation data. A recent Bloomberg piece highlighted how distrust in this data could be a big deal for a market worth around $2 … Read more
Trade disputes and tariffs have been hot topics lately, and it’s easy to get lost in the headlines. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? As someone who’s seen how global shifts can impact businesses, I find it fascinating to look at the nuanced ways tariffs affect our economy. When a country imposes a … Read more
It seems like every other day, we hear a new warning about the economy. A top economist recently suggested the U.S. might be standing on the edge of a recession. For folks like me, who’ve spent a career in technology, this brings up a lot of questions. How do we forecast these shifts, and what … Read more
So, have you been following all the AI talk lately? It’s everywhere, right? From ChatGPT helping write emails to algorithms predicting pretty much everything. Some folks are saying it’s going to totally change the world, make us super productive, even usher in an era of abundance. Then, I saw this headline the other day: a … Read more