At a time when inflation has become the bogeyman haunting the global economy, it’s more important than ever to dissect its origins and implications. Yet, amidst the chaos of blame-shifting, there seems to be an insidious underlying current: conditioning society to shoulder the responsibility for the economic turbulence we’re currently mired in.
In the heat of the pandemic, the world saw a surge in savings and home improvements, but contrary to popular narrative, inflation didn’t immediately skyrocket. Only recently have we found ourselves in these white-hot conditions. So, the question remains, why are consumers, who were merely adapting to a world turned upside down, now held responsible for this inflationary surge?
Imagine this: you’re a software engineer with years of experience in your field and seeking a new position. You’ve brushed up on your resume and are ready to tackle the interview process. Then you find yourself in an interview room, where instead of discussing your relevant skills, experience, and projects, you’re faced with a barrage of technical puzzles and obscure trivia questions. This all-too-common scenario underscores the glaring disconnect between the hiring process and the actual job of a software engineer. While assessing problem-solving skills is essential, the interview process should not feel like a game show for developers.
Once upon a time, a social media giant was led by a man who couldn’t resist chasing shiny objects. His name was Mark Zuckerberg, and in the land of Meta, he took it upon himself to singlehandedly bring forth the “future of the internet” with his grand, delusional vision of the Metaverse. But like Icarus, he flew too close to the sun, and now he’s frantically flapping his wings in pursuit of yet another glittering mirage — the artificial intelligence arms race.
Elon Musk, who needs no introduction, is at it again. This time, he has set his sights on the world of AI language models with his new venture, a competitor to ChatGPT. But before we delve into the nitty-gritty of this latest development, let’s talk about Elon Musk himself and the reputation he has garnered over the years.
Many people know him as the visionary entrepreneur who co-founded PayPal, launched the electric car company Tesla, and is leading the charge on space exploration with SpaceX. But behind the scenes, there are those who question his character and motives. Some have accused him of being a conman with a short attention span, easily losing interest in things once the initial excitement wears off.
The widespread tech layoffs over the past few months, and in January and February 2023 alone, have been causing concern for some. Is it a sign of a possible recession and economic avalanche that will see the unemployment rate skyrocket in different countries?
I am not an economist, so this is just more observational. But, I don’t believe the widespread tech exodus we are currently witnessing is symptomatic of an economic storm battering down on the tech sector. It’s a correction.
ChatGPT is an AI-powered conversational API by Open AI that generates a lot of hype and fear amongst consumers, professionals and experts alike. Depending on who you talk to, ChatGPT will either revolutionise how we work, or it’s coming for our jobs and will taint academia.
You might have seen some news stories, including the impressive feats of ChatGPT passing prestigious law and business exams. And while these stories are understandably concerning, AI is based on learning and is no different from people reading books and learning materials available online to do the same thing.
Have you ever stopped to think about the impact social media has on your peace of mind? It was a realisation that came too late towards the end of 2022. The constant arguing, negativity, and drama on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn took a toll on my mental health and well-being. I realised I needed to step back and break free from the negative echo chamber.
You might not realise it, but even seemingly harmless platforms like LinkedIn can have a negative impact on your life. What started as a professional networking platform has fallen prey to the negativity that plagues other social media platforms like Facebook. The constant barrage of conflicts and drama was too much for me to handle.
In case you weren’t aware, recently one of Australia’s large telecommunication companies Optus suffered one of the largest cybersecurity breaches to date. While the extent of the data breach has yet to be revealed, Optus has 9.7 million subscribers and the data taken allegedly could go back to 2017 and involves former customers.
Allegedly, the data could contain data on over 11 million current and former Optus customers. In any other part of the world, this would have resulted in very large fines. In Australia, no such legislation exists to hold any company accountable for a breach like this.
I am an avid reader of Medium, and it’s no secret that the quality of Medium articles has gone downhill over the last couple of years. Clickbait articles are intentionally titled and written to garner a response but lack substance. Amongst the shining gems, is a pile of faeces.
One recently caught my eye. An article titled. It’s 2022, Please Don’t Just Use “console.log” Anymore.
You are probably already rolling your eyes at the title without even reading the article.
If I had a dollar for every time my wife and I discovered a great show on Netflix only to discover it was cancelled after one or two seasons, we would be stupidly rich.
Netflix recently revealed they’re losing subscribers. You probably already knew this because you’ve either cancelled your Netflix account, considered cancelling it or seen the numerous news stories about their untimely demise.
What some people don’t realise is Netflix, like other companies, pulled out of the Russian market over its unwarranted invasion of Ukraine and lost 700,000 paid subscribers. Between April and July, Netflix lost one million subscribers.