Category: Economy
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Mind Readings: How AI Will Consume Jobs
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a big concern for many workers: how will AI reshape the workforce? You’ll get clear insights into the potential changes in the near future. You’ll learn how to assess your own job’s risk and the proactive steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this essential…
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You Ask, I Answer: How to Make AI More Energy Efficient?
In today’s episode, Ashley raises an important question about balancing emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and crypto with sustainability goals. I dive into the energy requirements of these technologies and discuss the concept of efficiency in AI models. Open-source communities are optimizing models for low-compute environments, making them more efficient and scalable. One technique, quantization,…
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You Ask, I Answer: Jobs Lost to AI?
Phil asks, “I am unclear why jobs will not be lost in the content revolution you describe. It is not just that someone skilled in AI will replace someone who’s not. It’s that someone skilled in AI can quickly do work that might have involved multiple people previously, surely?” In today’s episode, Phil raises concerns…
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You Ask, I Answer: Salary Transparency Pros and Cons?
Tim asks, “Is salary transparency a good thing or a bad thing in job listings?” Salary transparency is a good thing for job seekers and workers, as it allows them to see if they are being paid a fair wage for their role. It can also help to reduce discrimination and inequality within an organization.…
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Crypto Winter and The Perfect Macroeconomic Storm
Let’s talk about crypto winter for a bit. There’s obviously a lot going on, a lot of big headlines, but not a lot of attention on the macroeconomic picture that’s an underlying cause of crypto winter. First, let’s set some basic definitions since economics isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and talk about inflation. Economics 101:…
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You Ask, I Answer: Is a Recession Imminent?
Literally everyone asks, “Are we headed for a recession?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for watching the video. Christopher Penn 0:13 In today’s episode,…
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You Ask, I Answer: How to Prepare for a Recession?
Jeremy asks, “What are you doing to prepare for an upcoming recession?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Got a question for You Ask, I’ll Answer? Submit it here! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more useful marketing tips. Find older episodes of…
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Mind Readings: Taxes are Subscriptions
Instead of thinking about taxes as levies and fines we pay in a punitive sense, what would it look like if we regarded them the same way we do a Netflix subscription? Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Got a question for You…
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Mind Readings: Inflation and Fair Wages
We generally agree that people should earn a living wage. We generally agree that we want the lowest prices possible when we buy goods. These are more or less mutually exclusive UNLESS automation is in the mix – but then you have higher unemployment. So which is more important? Can’t see anything? Watch it on…
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How People Quitting Jobs Impacts Your Marketing
One of the most challenging things to tackle is any news headline where the source data isn’t provided. This was the news blurb from LinkedIn: “Predictions of a “Great Resignation” appear to be coming to pass, with the share of workers leaving jobs at 2.7% in April — the highest level in more than 20…