Digital Nostalgia
The latest post by Steve Sammartino
Digital technology has a wonderful way of allowing that which was lost to re-emerge. Before we had the ability to make and publish whatever we please, tastemakers always focused on the next new thing, obsessed… [ READ POST ]
Your data, your asset
September 13, 2018
Large corporations are currently walking over each others’ faces to gather data on us. Who can blame them – the biggest and most profitable companies in the world specialise in it. They see data as… [ READ POST ]
The UBI hoax
September 6, 2018
Have you ever noticed how those espousing the virtues of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) will never have to live on a basic income? They’re generally billionaires and academics who’ll never have to live under… [ READ POST ]
Can entrepreneurs live inside corporations?
August 30, 2018
Incentives shape behaviour – a statement to live by. One which gives more guidance to corporate and gubernatorial behaviour than anything else. It’s the reason why the disrupted, got disrupted, and why most governments in… [ READ POST ]
Why utilities need to be back in public hands
August 24, 2018
After 30 years of infrastructure privatisation in Australia, it’s time we put critical utilities (Energy, Water, Telecoms, Rail, et al) back in the hands of the public. While this may sound somewhat draconian and even… [ READ POST ]
Content & distribution always beats resolution
August 16, 2018
This week Australian pay Tv operator Foxtel announced the launch of its IQ4 box. The key selling feature is that it enables 4K resolution of content like sports, documentaries and concerts. An interesting move considering… [ READ POST ]
What data and fences have in common
August 10, 2018
We’ve entered the age of the Data Imperialist. New world powers are taking resources before those handing them over have realised what is happening. Once again, it seems that the future is repeating the past. Most… [ READ POST ]