Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Author Talks: How to anchor your leadership philosophy

    The article highlights new insights from McKinsey & Company, focusing on leadership and business strategies. Key topics include anchoring leadership philosophy, the crucial role of people in separating businesses to unlock value, and the impact of AI on the travel industry.

  • Is Waymo Worth $126 Billion?

    Is Waymo Worth $126 Billion?

    Over the past few years, the adoption of Waymo, alongside generative AI and Apple’s Vision Pro, has become an integral part of daily routines for some users, despite challenges such as longer wait times, limited coverage, and human backup requirements. With a valuation of $126 billion and an ambitious plan to expand to 20 cities…

  • ‘The billable hour does not allow for any meaningful innovation’: S4 Capital builds subscription model for the AI age

    Subscriptions were supposed to save publishers. Now, they’re becoming part of the survival logic for agencies too. At agency holdco S4 Capital, the …

  • The art of a career pivot: Three fashion professionals who strategically reinvented themselves – Monocle

    The art of a career pivot: Three fashion professionals who strategically reinvented themselves – Monocle

    Lauren Rubinski, a Paris-based designer known for her Rubirosa fine-jewelry label, pivoted from her renowned career in jewelry to founding a neighborhood shirt shop on Rue de Grenelle, Paris, in 2025. Embracing her family heritage in shirt-making, she has created a local hub known for its distinctive shirts, cashmere jumpers, and loafers, gaining success through…

  • The week in charts

    The « Week in Charts » series by McKinsey provides data visualizations to elucidate global changes, with this week’s highlights focusing on healthcare demand, the economic performance of airports, and developments in India’s pharmaceutical industry. The insights are designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of these sectors’ dynamics and their impact on the global landscape.

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  • Peter Saville: How to rebrand a fashion label

    Peter Saville: How to rebrand a fashion label

    The article discusses the redesign of a monogram by incorporating a past, present, and future aesthetic, particularly focusing on the letter T interwoven with an archival B, which has become the centerpiece of a current campaign seen on structures in Shanghai and other locations. It highlights the growing public interest in graphic design and typography…

  • PaperBanana Automates Academic Illustrations for AI Scientists | Akshay Pachaar posted on the topic | LinkedIn

    PaperBanana Automates Academic Illustrations for AI Scientists | Akshay Pachaar posted on the topic | LinkedIn

    The article is a birthday reflection by Edidiong Ukpong, highlighting gratitude for friendships, challenging colleagues, and the importance of collaboration in research. To celebrate, Ukpong shares a comprehensive list of AI tools designed to enhance various stages of manuscript preparation, from generating titles and abstracts to refining keywords, introductions, methods, results, discussions, and references. These…

  • (5) 5,127 Layers – by Rex Woodbury – Digital Native

    (5) 5,127 Layers – by Rex Woodbury – Digital Native

    The article reflects on the interplay of technology, society, and ambition, drawing parallels between the complex layers of the fictional Star Wars planet Coruscant and the evolving technological landscape. It discusses recent tech advancements, such as SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI and the accelerated scaling of AI, while cautioning against overestimating the pace of adoption due…

  • Before You Use Claude Code: Build This First

    Before You Use Claude Code: Build This First

    The article discusses the importance of creating a foundational set of five personal context files before diving into using AI tools like Claude Code, emphasizing that these files help the AI understand the user’s individual style and requirements, thus preventing repetitive and generic results. It outlines a simple, non-technical process to build these files, which…

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