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Do we really need MORE democracy? Is consent of the people a recipe for instability?
I was intrigued to see today that as Jean-Claude Junker addressed the European Parliament he was heckled by Nigel Farage who said, “what was being proposed was more Europe in every single direction… without the consent of the people”. It … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Governance, Uncategorized
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It’s time to exert governance over the the Global Tech Leaders!
Nearly 20 years ago, in my research work I and colleagues identified the IT platform companies as implementing a radical new business model that would be profoundly transformational in many dimensions, in terms of potential for astonishing levels of growth, … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Transformation, Governance, Uncategorized
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Terrorism requires new thinking about Technology in Society
The abominable attacks in the UK, France and Germany are clearly unacceptable; but the responses of both security services and political leaders are completely inadequate to these types of threat. Today we hear that one of the London Bridge attackers … Continue reading
Technology and Society – Problem or Opportunity
In economics Kondratiev waves (or supercycles) are cycle-like phenomena in the modern world. [1] Initially identified in 1925 as major economic cycles by Nikolai Kondratiev, Joseph Schumpeter suggested in 1939 naming the cycles “Kondratieff waves” in his honor. The theory … Continue reading
Posted in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Uncategorized
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Optimizing User Experience AND Customer Satisfaction with AI?
Let me tell you a true story. A couple of weeks ago I received an email reminding me to renew my motor (auto) insurance. I wasn’t best pleased as the premium had increased considerably. So I called the insurance company. … Continue reading
Remembering Lawrence Wilkes – SOA Pioneer
I am deeply saddened to report that my long-time business partner and friend Lawrence Wilkes has passed away after a short illness. I first met Lawrence 30 years ago when I joined James Martin Associates (JMA) in Wimbledon. Lawrence was … Continue reading
H-1B Fracas Could be the Trigger for Distributed Teaming
It’s widely reported that Donald Trump is about to go after skilled guest worker programs, particularly the H-1B, with an executive order aimed at ensuring American workers take precedence and that guest workers are genuinely highly skilled. However, like all … Continue reading
