Are Our Economic Models Broken?

Critiquing Economic Models: Private Equity, Tariffs, and National Debt

As someone who spent a career in technology, I’ve always been fascinated by how systems work – and how they sometimes don’t. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about our economic models. They seem to be facing some serious headwinds, and it’s worth taking a critical look. Private Equity’s Growing Shadow One trend that keeps … Read more

Navigating the $37 Trillion Question: Technology’s Role in National Debt

US National Debt: Technology's Role in the $37 Trillion Milestone

It feels like every week there’s another headline about the US national debt hitting a new, eye-watering milestone. As of August 19, 2025, it’s sailed past $37 trillion. For many, this is just a number that seems abstract, belonging to the world of economists and politicians. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech … Read more

The Government Debt Dilemma: Are We Addicted?

Government Debt: Are Nations Addicted to Borrowing?

It’s hard to escape the headlines these days. Governments around the world are borrowing more money than ever before. You might have seen articles, perhaps even from sources like the Financial Times, using the strong word “addiction” to describe this growing reliance on debt. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, watching how … Read more