by John Macdonald | Nov 17, 2023 | The250
Americans now owe just north of $1 trillion in credit card debt. The average credit card interest rate is 27.8%, while the average that people are paying on carried balances is 22.8%. Americans owe about $12 trillion in mortgage debt. The... by John Macdonald | Nov 16, 2023 | The250
At one time, there was Russian River’s Pliny the Younger in Santa Rosa if you liked the West Coast style IPA and The Alchemist’s Heady Topper in Stowe if you preferred the New England style. At one time, there was Joe’s Pizza in Washington... by John Macdonald | Nov 15, 2023 | AI, The250
As humans, one of the great advantages we have over AI is curiosity. AI isn’t curious about anything. But you and I can be interested. Interested in each other, maglev trains, 18th-century art, growing a house painting business, how sticky notes stick, esoteric... by John Macdonald | Nov 14, 2023 | The250
Is it someone who has been “born again?” What does that mean? Must you believe in the inerrancy of the Bible? Does inerrancy require the seven days of Genesis, the serpent in the garden, Noah’s Ark, Jonah’s whale, the tribulation of Job, and an... by John Macdonald | Nov 13, 2023 | The250
Speed kills.Haste makes waste.Slow and steady wins the race. But also, First wins.Success loves speed.First to market, first to make an impact. What’s the proper speed? Regardless of how fast you are going, don’t forget to look around. Share this: Click to... by John Macdonald | Nov 12, 2023 | AI, The250
In the tech world, there is a (semi / unwritten / possibly erroneous) axiom: Version 3 is the good one. The purpose of Version 1 is to prove it can be done. Your team needs to pipe-clean the technology, the process, and the concept. Version 1 isn’t even...