Month: October 2021
Temporariness
Everything in life is temporary. The only constant in life is change itself. That is a reality that we cannot deny. The beauty of this fact is that it allows us to confront our fears, trust the magic of the moment, and enjoy the precious gift of life. Trusting in your own true nature is
Streaming Algorithms Effects
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Spotify and Amazon Prime have undoubtedly reshaped the way we consume media, primarily by massively increasing the film, music and TV available to viewers. Our cultural landscape is now automated rather than simply being a product of our previous experiences, background and social circles. These algorithms don’t just respond to our
Scorpio: This week zodiac sign
Looks like a financial leap is on the horizon. Best avenues of investment are land or property; jobs that enable you to cut down your commuting hours – or perhaps working from home. Friends or family could also take more of an interest in your well-being. Some may give support without you even being aware
The burning of coal
The burning of coal represents the biggest single obstacle to meeting the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5ºC. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls it a “deadly addiction”, and COP26 president Alok Sharma has urged leaders to “consign coal to history”. There has been some progress – the global pipeline of new coal-fired power
Axel Springer’s purchase of Politico
In August 2021 German publishing giant Axel Springer bought the mostly online news platform Politico for over $1 billion. This acquisition provoked numerous controversies for comments made by Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, who made clear his intentions to bring new staff to Politico, to establish a new “constitution” for the news outlet, and to
China’s Communist Party Confidence
The China People’s Part have masses to believe that, even in the remotest villages, their welfare is the concern of an all-knowing leader, Xi Jinping, served by officials striving to follow his stern but wise example. Inspiring the public is not the party’s only concern. A central task of the Xi era is to transform
Trump Media and Technology Group
Trump Media and Technology Group might be turned into a publicly traded business by merging it with a special purpose acquisition company, or a SPAC. If the deal goes through, it could allow Trump’s company to access about $290 million in cash, which it could then use to build a Twitter knockoff and launch additional
Small Business Growth
Even during the best of times, starting a small business is tough. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it became a quest for survival. While roughly one-third of small businesses were closed amid the lockdowns, many have reopened their doors or launched anew as consumer demand roars back. Successful businesses have their own unique flavor, challenges and path to
Spotify Expanding Video Podcast platform
Spotify is finally expanding access to its video platform for more creators. Spotify originally hyped video podcasts in July of 2020. But though the company’s podcast creation and distribution tool Anchor immediately launched a video uploading tool, it stripped the video and accepted only the audio for the vast majority of podcasters. Spotify has been aggressively growing
Data-Driven Workforce Management
Fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce change over the past 15 months has been dizzying. Working from anywhere (WFA) exploded, of course. With lockdowns easing in most regions, hybrid work models (with select staff in offices and the rest based anywhere) are becoming the norm. After the pandemic, many companies may prefer to maintain a