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Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, a 15th century Italian scholar, wanted to know everything there was to know. No one in the 21st century can entertain such hopes unless they truly know nothing about the world. Are we lucky enough to see the American exception? (For Pico, see Henri de Lubac, Pic de la Mirandole, Paris, 1974.) In a social media post supporting the union’s (International Longshoremen’s Association, ILA) demand to block automation in East Coast and Gulf ports, the US president-elect wrote: There has been much discussion surrounding the “automation” of US docks. I study automation and know just about…
Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. Gilbert Flores | Penske Media | Getty Images“I don’t want a lot for Christmas / All I need is one thing / The answer to just one question / Would you please give me a quote for Mariah Carey’s song royalties?”No, my makeshift lyrics aren’t as catchy as the opening line of Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The 1994 jingle became virtually ubiquitous on the airwaves around the holiday season.But they’re asking questions that probe the black box of music industry…
Digital footprint (privacy and liability) In today’s digital age, the question of how to balance minimizing your digital footprint with social presence is critical. The way you interact online impacts everything from the security of your personal data to your professional reputation. As the Internet plays an ever-increasing role in both our personal and professional lives, it is essential to understand the dynamics between privacy, responsibility, and visibility. It’s about finding the balance between managing your digital footprint responsibly while ensuring a meaningful and visible social presence. Understanding your digital footprint: privacy and responsibility A digital footprint is the data…
RE: There’s a big problem with nuclear war bunkers that rich people are buying. As you say! When visiting Switzerland, we recommend visiting the Sonnenberg Bunker in Lucerne. It takes about five minutes to realize that that’s not a viable option in a disaster, but you’ll know it when you see “toilet.” Apocalypse movies always depict the battle for food and resources, but never the reality of life without proper plumbing. It’s not me! The whole tour is creepy. The entrance is a long tunnel. On the walls are tallies (several sets of four vertically and one diagonally) representing the…
In the 1970s, the US began loosening restrictions on prison labor while simultaneously starting to attribute homelessness to mental illness and addiction (and ignoring economic factors). Forty-plus years later and those two parallel tracks of neoliberalism are merging and resurrecting the 19th century Victorian workhouse. With the number of homeless continuing to rise in the US, municipalities, states, and the national government are faced with the task of doing something about a problem that’s apparently just too hard to solve. As with most any response to the fallout from neoliberalism here in the land of the free, the US comes…
excerpt: At its core, TABOR codifies limits on both taxation and spending. It was so successful that Colorado announced for the fourth year in a row that it would refund taxpayers $1.7 billion this time. However, TABOR is not a panacea for government overreach. Although TABOR limits the amount of Colorado’s taxes and expenditures, it does not limit the state’s regulatory provisions, which are expanding without limit. Defenders of a free society must take a multifaceted approach to limiting government. David Hebert and Thomas Savidge, The Daily Economy, December 17, 2024. DRH Comment: I spoke with an economist friend in…
Creative Christmas games for remote meetings and celebrations When everyone is rushing to complete to-do lists and clean up loose ends before the new year arrives, planning a company Christmas gathering can seem like a waste of time . But in reality, especially if you and your team are working remotely, this can be a much-needed boost to ending the business year on a positive note. I’m not saying that workload should be at the bottom of your priorities. There’s a way to celebrate with your team without sacrificing your precious work time with knee-deep planning. So why not plan…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s recent proposal to print money to finance reparations for victims of armed conflict has raised serious concerns. Amid the president’s populist rhetoric that emphasizes liquidating “deep social and historical debts,” this approach is leading Colombia down a dangerous economic path. One need only look at the impact of such monetary policies in neighboring countries like Venezuela and Argentina. There, uncontrolled money printing is causing hyperinflation and economic collapse. The dangers of printing money When a government decides to print money to cover its expenses, there is no corresponding increase in economic output, and the amount of…
Combine design thinking and AI to create engaging microlearning videos As an instructional designer, I’ve always been drawn to the challenge of simplifying complex concepts. I asked this question in an educational setting where time is a luxury and commitment is elusive. How can you deliver impactful learning moments in just minutes? The answer is revealed through bite-sized, learner-centered, and focused microlearning videos. But the real magic happened when we approached content creation using a design thinking framework, a process that transforms problems into stories and solutions. principles of design thinking 1. Empathize It started with listening. I sat down…
Investors may want to consider adding exposure to the world’s second-largest emerging market.According to Kevin Carter, founder of EMQQ Global, India’s technology sector is currently very attractive.“It’s the tip of the spear of growth. [in e-commerce] …Not just in emerging markets but across the globe,” Carter said this week on CNBC’s “ETF Edge.” His firm is behind the INQQ India Internet ETF, which was launched in 2022. As of Friday’s close, the India Internet ETF is up about 21% since the beginning of the year.Arrow pointing outside zoom in icon”Indian Door Dash”One of Carter’s signature plays is Zomato, which he…