The Ghost in the Machine: Early Automation’s Unseen Costs

The Ghost in the Machine: Early Automation's Unseen Costs

It’s easy to think of automation as a modern invention, a product of silicon chips and complex algorithms. But the desire to have machines do our work, and do it tirelessly, is much older than you might imagine. Back in the 19th century, a time of booming industrialization, people were already dreaming of automated factories. … 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

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