by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 28, 2025 | AI, Business, Economy, Personal, Technology
The rise of AI is ushering in a new era of work, shifting from the knowledge economy to what LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman calls the “innovation economy.” As AI automates both physical and intellectual tasks, uniquely human abilities—creativity, curiosity,...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 25, 2025 | Personal
In sports, business, and other fields, single-minded focus is often the path to burnout and disappointment. To achieve ambitious goals, well-roundedness is a better bet. The common belief that single-minded dedication leads to success is misleading. Steve Magness, a...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 5, 2025 | Business, Personal
1) They ask thoughtful questions – Intelligent people dig deeper with questions that connect ideas and show genuine curiosity. 2) They pause before responding – A brief silence before speaking signals careful thinking and emotional control. 3) They admit when they...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 6, 2025 | Personal, Technology
The rise of Silicon Valley’s unchecked power has sparked a “techlash,” as critics like Rob Lalka and Marietje Schaake highlight in their recent books. Lalka’s “The Venture Alchemists” dissects the authoritarian ethos of Big Tech founders who...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 6, 2025 | Personal
In a world dominated by attention capitalism, our restless minds crave constant diversion through technology, social media, and endless entertainment. Centuries ago, Pascal and Kierkegaard warned that our inability to embrace reflection drives us into a cycle of...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Dec 18, 2024 | Personal, Semiconductors
AMD’s Lisa Su: Leading Through Relentless Ambition Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Time’s CEO of the Year for 2024, has driven the company from near collapse in 2014 with a $2B market cap to a $201B (market cap) industry leader today. Under her leadership, AMD’s stock soared...
