An Ideal Spherical Cow: Why Strategy Fails Outside the Vacuum
Back in the ’90s, when I was studying math at university, professors loved to joke about “an ideal spherical cow in a vacuum.” They used…
Think the same
I spent years rolling my eyes at its smug aura and closed-off ecosystem, sticking with my generic PC while seeing myself as more practical and…
How Business Leaders Can Successfully Adapt to Uncertainty, Disruption
As meeting and event planners have become all too aware of in recent years, the unexpected is suddenly the only thing that business leaders can…
Netflix’s Adolescence – great acting, great story, but not representing reality
Watching Adolescence felt like getting hit in the chest with a sledgehammer. It wasn’t just another crime drama. It was something else entirely—something raw, something…
Have you ever wondered that the difference between a Libertarian and a Liberal is?
At some point in the last decade, Republicans in the U.S. shifted their stance. Now, the same is true for Democrats, especially with their embrace…
Designing Rock History: An Exclusive Interview with U2’s Album Art Visionary
The creative process and stories behind the iconic visuals that defined U2’s iconic albums. Stephen Averill, known by his stage name Steve Rapid with the…
Pantyhose, Taxi Cabs and Billions.
In 1993, a young woman was selling fax machines door-to-door in Floria. So far nothing strange about that. But here’s the kicker: she had to…
Chinese EV makers are flooding Europe with cheaper, better cars
Think VW, Fiat, Peugeot, and Renault. The future of European car manufacturing looks bleak, especially for those older brands I just mentioned. Under the constant…
When Words Meet Power: The Uncertain Marriage of Free Speech and Governance
A few days ago, I came across an intriguing yet frustrating story that triggered my thoughts about freedom. Rather than pointing fingers, I wanted to…
No Boss Is an Island – Except at Island Records
Dave Robinson helped Island Records sell 44 million Bob Marley albums and launched many music careers. “No man is an island,” as the renowned 16th-century…
US bans Canadian-owned Pornhub
Thought experiment: what would be the reaction of a Pornhub ban? Tariffs are one thing. Imposing fines on corporations is another. The US has been…
Google’s AI Disaster Is the Joke No One’s Laughing At
Google, if you’re listening: Stop embarrassing yourselves. Stop ruining your own legacy. Stop turning the world’s greatest search engine into a late-night comedy routine. I…