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I’ve been reading Tyler Cowen’s Average is Over, in which he argues that as computing takes on more and more aspects of modern society, those who use technology to complement human intuition and skill will race to the top of the (increasingly bifurcating) economic ladder while jobs that can be easily automated won’t return. Economists and governments who agree with this trend are toying with ideas like basic income to

It’s only a matter of days till the 8th generation of video game consoles launch in the US. Sony and Microsoft are still making the wager that, six years after the modern smartphone has been introduced, a dedicated gaming machine can still set the foundation for a profitable business and that owning the living room is a worthwhile business strategy. On the other side, the iPhone 5S reveal led with

One difference I’ve noticed between those new to the software industry and those who’ve been around the block a few times is how selective they are about their jobs. Consequently, a piece of advice I’ve taken up to giving new and recent grads is to look beyond the cool toys, the cutting edge languages/frameworks, and how much hacker cred is on display. What lasts after all that superficial stuff progressively