The first quarter of the 21st century, spanning from 2000 to 2025, has been a period marked by rapid change fueling armed conflict and further integration of the entire globe. The world entered this century with much hope for the future. We were largely at peace, the long Cold War ended and the USA standing […]
History rarely unfolds politely. Some years may arrive with a whisper, incremental changes that only become important in hindsight. Others arrive like a siren, blaring so loudly that even those who try to ignore it feel the vibration. For Americans, 2025 was unmistakably loud and unruly. Destroying Government in Order to “Save” It The […]
AI-Human Interface Artificial intelligence has emerged as the latest technology driving a shift in the way work gets done. Managers should understand several key aspects of AI in the workplace to effectively lead teams, make strategic decisions, and ensure responsible use of technology. Those who master AI will have the competitive advantage going forward. AI’s […]
Rest in peace, live in toil Death has always been the inevitable end of life, but 2023 brought us a gluttony of death from war, disease, crime and natural disasters. Coming out of the global COVID pandemic, we might have expected a more peaceful transition back to “normal” […]
Carnage stalks America In any given year, witnessing the U.S. President being impeached and then turned out of office, the global spread of the COVID Pandemic, the ensuing meltdown of the global economy or the rise of mass protests against racist police violence – any one of these stories would be banner headline news. Instead, […]
Executive Summary Looking back on 2019, one trend stood out – the extent to which we have all become victims of deception. While people have been cheating ever since we learned to deceive others, including cheating on spouses, taxes, exams and games of chance, this year witnessed an epidemic of cheating the likes of which […]
The Big Picture 2018 saw its share of thrills and spills. Politics was a grudge match with partisanship on full display. The economy was a roller-coaster that took us on a wild ride to nowhere. Society and culture responded with moments of madness and merriment. Amid the tumult, my own life was amazingly tranquil, with […]
2017 started at one of the bleakest moments for American women since the birth of the modern feminist movement in the 1960s. Women faced the prospect of being governed for the next four years by an admitted sexual predator and a Republican Congress hellbent on taking away their health care. To make matters worse, White […]