Catégorie : Strategy

  • Why the Winter Olympics are better than the Summer Games

    Why the Winter Olympics are better than the Summer Games

    The Winter Olympics, beginning today, are celebrated for their adventurous spirit and hazardous sports, contrasting with the relatively safer Summer Games. Despite being overshadowed by their summer counterpart, the Winter Games have gained prominence with 91 nations participating in 2022, and they serve as a platform for underdogs like Brazil and Eritrea, showcasing stories of…

  • 238. Death of Software. Nah.

    238. Death of Software. Nah.

    The article discusses the transformative impact of AI on business and technology, drawing parallels with historical shifts such as the advent of personal computers, online retail, and media evolution. It emphasizes that while AI is changing who builds software and what is built, the demand for more sophisticated software will continue to grow. The piece…

  • Something Big Is Happening

    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…

  • Exponential Code, Network Effects In AI, & The Return of Apprenticeships

    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…

  • Becoming an artist to outrun the machines

    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…

  • What They Copied

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Lab Spills Edition

    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…

  • TV’s Shift: From Fragmentation to Great Ideas | Colin McRae posted on the topic | LinkedIn

    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…