Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Ralph Lauren: The Art of Selling through Chaos.
In a world where geopolitics and economic volatility challenge luxury brands, Ralph Lauren exemplifies resilience by treating volatility as a constant, with strategic efforts in operational agility, product discipline, and brand coherence. The company has successfully maintained pricing power and consumer trust by reducing discount dependency, improving sales quality, and controlling distribution, while leveraging its…
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How will OpenAI compete? — Benedict Evans
OpenAI has announced plans for significant infrastructure investments, claiming commitments of $1.4 trillion and 30 gigawatts for future AI compute capacity, but currently uses 1.9 gigawatts as of the end of 2025. While aiming to become a major player in the AI industry akin to companies like TSMC in semiconductors, OpenAI faces the challenge of…
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AI and the Economics of the Human Touch
The article explores the dichotomy of opinions on artificial intelligence, suggesting that while some fear it could lead to economic collapse or widespread job replacement, there’s optimism in the enduring demand for roles requiring a “human touch.” Historical examples, such as the survival of live musicians despite automation like the player piano and recorded music,…
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Why even the top 1% need a CMO to reach the next peak
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company with a market cap of approximately $4.6 trillion, has appointed Alison Wagonfeld as its first Chief Marketing Officer. This move underscores the strategic importance of marketing as Wagonfeld reports directly to CEO Jensen Huang, highlighting the evolving role of CMOs as critical organizational growth engines. Despite concerns about AI…
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The 6 things companies that are winning at Gen AI Marketing in 2026 have in common
The article discusses the significant role of Gen AI in transforming marketing practices in 2026. It highlights six key strategies for successful Gen AI marketing transformation, including leadership endorsement, overcoming barriers, cross-departmental alignment, focusing on tangible outcomes rather than PR, fostering an AI-first culture through training, and anticipating future technological advancements. The author emphasizes the…
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AI Doesn’t Reduce Work—It Intensifies It
Many companies are currently concerned about encouraging more employees to utilize AI, driven by AI’s potential to alleviate workload by drafting routine documents, summarizing information, and debugging code. This shift aims to free up employees for higher-value tasks, making the promise of AI integration particularly appealing.
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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.
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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…
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‘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 …
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