Fruitflies, railroad mania, and artifical intelligence.
Looking at some past technology trends we should be very skeptical about the promise and limits of Artifical Intelligence. I explain why.
Philosophy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially as an academic discipline. The author studied ancient and medieval philosophy. Recently, he has learned a great deal about postmodernism and existential thought.
Learning to respect the process and the harsh realities of automation.
Why is the job market so awful for white-collar workers, I suspect the same reason it can be so frustrating for other types of employees. Automation used incorrectly is wreeking havoc on the labor market.
Understanding the people who hold your organization together.
How do companies treat the people who get things done? They are not very good because they must fit in with most corporate cultures. This week an essay on the glue which is taken for granted at organizations.
Safer office environments during World Mental Health Day.
World Mental health day was last week, I missed it but it did give me a few things to think about as I continue to navigate a career transition.
Through the looking glass regarding agile and the unwriten rules of work.
How do you keep your head when the culture wants to cut it off? This week, I examine the "unwritten" rules of work.