by Whitney | May 2, 2011 | community, economics, education, learning, Uncategorized
In the last part of this series, we’ll discuss how the automation of tasks by technology and the disruption of typical business structure and models has an implication on what we’re doing in education right now. Education is the hot topic these days....
by Whitney | Apr 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how many middle class jobs and industries have been effected by the rise of computers and automation, based on a recent Newsweek Article on the Beached White Male, entitled “Dead Suit Walking”. The bonus Part 1.5...
by Whitney | Apr 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
After I wrote yesterday’s post on automation becoming a big or bigger problem for the middle class than it has been for blue collar jobs, an article about Secretaries and Administrative Assistants appeared in the New York Times, discussing the loss of over 2...
by Whitney | Apr 27, 2011 | community, economics, explanations, learning, new media, politics, Uncategorized
Part 1 of a Three Part Series on the New Economy and Disruption of the Middle Class and What Comes Next… Part 2: The Rise of the Individual Part 3: Implications for Our Kids and the Future This week, I read an interesting story in Newsweek magazine about...
by Whitney | Apr 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
*Warning* Geeky stuff ahead- This is a bit of an esoteric rant on design an function, so if you aren’t in the mood, you may want to skip this post. This morning, I listened to an old interview of Malcolm Gladwell at the 92nd Street Y, talking about his book...
by Whitney | Apr 13, 2011 | business, community, Discovery, economics, Uncategorized
One of the most powerful skills you can harness is the ability to listen, take in information and place it in context for your every day life. Sometimes, from the most mundane or seemingly useless resources, you can gain some insight, a new twist or look at things in...
