Artificial Intelligence

Steam engines and factories transformed the modern way of life during the Industrial Revolution.  It rendered many technologies and skills obsolete while opening up an entirely new set of opportunities for those willing to transition away from a cottage industry into the more scalable competition that mechanization created.  Today, the economy could be in the middle of a similar trans

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, commemorating the birth of America with fireworks, Atlas looks forward to Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Championship and the Twilight Zone Marathon.  Joey Chestnut will be competing this year after a sponsorship-related ban in 2024.  We’ve also just discovered that the Heroes & Icons Network (not sure if our house gets th

The impact of technology on service-related jobs, particularly through the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), is drawing notable parallels to the transformations experienced by factory work during waves of automation.  According to this New York Times article, debuts of new technologies in

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) is here.  It is pervasive in daily stories about the world of finance.  Firms are certain to mention it in their quarterly earnings calls.  In short, it seems to be part of our future.  Like most phenomena, though, it comes with its downsides as well.  

It’s preseason, but the National Football League has started its 2023 season.  There was a game on last night and more to come in the next few days.  Quarterbacks are arguably the most important player on the field.  They lead, execute strategies, and take blame when things don’t go their team’s way.  The role requires them to be under constant pressure fro

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Teachers are some of the most influential people in our lives.  Parents are often our earliest exposure to the role, imparting life’s essential information: things like eating, walking, and basic communications.  As we grow older, our paths cross with a growing number of teachers until we meet our first formal educator.  This initial professional might be affiliated with a