Catégorie : Strategy
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Something Big Is Happening
In February 2026, the rapid evolution of AI technology, particularly with the release of models like OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex and Anthropic’s Opus 4.6, has transformed industries by automating complex tasks, showcasing capabilities akin to human judgment, and furthering its own development. The impact is expected to disrupt traditional job roles, as AI demonstrates advanced proficiency…
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Exponential Code, Network Effects In AI, & The Return of Apprenticeships
Edition #40 of “Implications” delves into the rapid growth of code and disposable software, AI network effects, and the evolving role of apprenticeships as companies automate entry-level tasks. The analysis emphasizes the importance of underlying services like security, coordination tools, and shared memory, while highlighting the potential of agent-only networks and the need for new…
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Becoming an artist to outrun the machines
In a rapidly evolving AI-driven world, human skills in taste, judgment, and influence are becoming increasingly vital and irreplaceable. While AI excels in verifiable scientific tasks, it struggles with the artistry and nuance of human intuition and decision-making. Taste involves evaluating quality through discernment, judgment is about making strategic decisions under uncertainty, and influence is…
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What They Copied
Jony Ive, in collaboration with Marc Newson and Ferrari, has designed the interior of Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the Luce. This design emphasizes a return to physical interaction over digital distraction, rejecting the prevalent use of touchscreens in cars and focusing instead on dedicated physical controls for essential functions, integrating both physical and digital…
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Fwd: The Monocle Minute – Monday 9 February 2026
In a significant political development, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her party achieved a major electoral victory, bolstered by her popularity and policies, while Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative party secured a decisive win, reflecting a preference for stability amid economic and border tensions. Meanwhile, Europe is encouraged to strengthen its defense and…
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In the age of AI, leadership is more important than ever
The article discusses the role of AI in transforming work by facilitating workflows between humans, agents, and robots, but emphasizes that leadership remains a uniquely human endeavor that cannot be replaced by technology. McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels, Senior Partner Daniel Pacthod, and Børge Brende argue that organizations must cultivate leaders who can integrate…
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The Lab Spills Edition
Todd Osborn, a United States Air Force Weapons Systems veteran currently building a flight school, discusses how most blockbuster artificial sweeteners, like Saccharin (discovered in 1879), Cyclamate (1937), Aspartame (1965), and Sucralose, were found by accident rather than through deliberate clinical trials. This highlights the potential of accidental discoveries, as human sensory perception can detect…
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TV’s Shift: From Fragmentation to Great Ideas | Colin McRae posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The ongoing bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery signifies a major shift in the media landscape, impacting the creator economy, particularly YouTube, as large media conglomerates consolidate and focus on billion-dollar franchises. This trend creates opportunities for high-quality, mid-tier content on YouTube as traditional streaming services, which now rely heavily on data-driven production strategies, tend…
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A few years ago, no one knew what SHEIN was unless they were in the target audience despite them selling billions of dollars of goods. Whatnot is that today. They did $8 billion in live ecommerce… | Juozas Kaziukėnas
Whatnot, a live e-commerce platform, generated $8 billion in sales last year, growing over 100% and capturing more than 50% of the US market, primarily through collectibles and fashion items. Despite being perceived as offering low-quality content, Whatnot has become one of the most downloaded shopping apps in the US, with users spending an average…
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9 years ago, just five weeks into this administration’s first one, I wrote a piece for Time titled “It’s Time for Every Brand to Pick a Side.” 9 years later, just one year into this second one… | Seth Matlins | 75 comments
The author reflects on a piece written nine years ago encouraging brands to take a stand on values, stating that the call is even more urgent today amid what they describe as a moral crisis. They express fear and sadness over changes in American democracy and urge non-elected leaders, including brands, to act against normalized…
