The Decade in Tech
The latest post by Steve Sammartino
It’s pretty easy to forget how much a new technology changes our lives once it’s adopted. Sure, some new technologies are like shooting stars, but some change everything forever. So, for posterity’s sake, I’ve laid… [ READ POST ]
The ATAR Disaster
December 13, 2019
I was once invited into a major university to lead a discussion on the Future of Education. I was excited by the prospect of exploring deeply and honestly what higher education is really for, and… [ READ POST ]
Don’t follow anyone
December 5, 2019
Some people like to accumulate followers. Not me. I hope I don’t have a single follower. I’d much rather have students of my work, as opposed to followers. A decade or so ago, the architecture of… [ READ POST ]
The Biggest Tech Trend for 2020
November 22, 2019
The biggest tech trend in 2020 won’t be a new widget or a shiny piece of glass. It will be one of the oldest technologies from civilised society: governance. One of our species’ oldest and… [ READ POST ]
Why No One Cares About Data Hacks
November 8, 2019
No one cares about getting hacked for 1 simple reason: Data is one of the few things that can be stolen and yet remain in its original location. You’ve been hacked, your data is stolen, and… [ READ POST ]
Trickery as a Business Model – Rental Cars
November 1, 2019
Customer service systems have improved so much in the past 20 years that we take for granted how arduous some things used to be. I was reminded yesterday when I had to pick up a… [ READ POST ]
Zero External Energy Buildings
October 24, 2019
Our buildings are a great reflection of where we’re at technologically. Once a revolution is truly mainstream, we see it in our homes. In the past century, we’e added electricity, indoor plumbing, white goods, entertainment… [ READ POST ]