by John Macdonald | Feb 2, 2026 | AI, The250
If you were really good at starting fires, you were important to your village. But when matches and then lighters came along… If you were really good at remembering, you were important to your village. But when writing came along… If you were really good... by John Macdonald | Feb 1, 2026 | The250
Does it matter if it’s too cold in your office?Does it matter if your chair is uncomfortable?Does it matter if you don’t have the app you know?Does it matter if you have direct access to the data?Does it matter if you’re allowed to on this system?Does it matter... by John Macdonald | Jan 31, 2026 | The250
A snow day means no school.A snow day means no work.A snow day means no responsibilities. A snow day means fun.A snow day means different. Don’t miss the joy of a snow day. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn... by John Macdonald | Jan 30, 2026 | AI, The250
Evidence indicates that AI compresses the strata between workers’ skill sets. That means that AI is helping the bottom-level and middle-level skilled workers quite a lot to be better at what they do. But AI doesn’t help the top level very much. That... by John Macdonald | Jan 29, 2026 | AI, The250
We all have an internal timer connected to expected delay. That timer expiry depends on context. Waiting for the specialist appointment? Less than 6 weeks.Waiting for the interview callback? Less than a week.Waiting for approval on a mortgage? Less than a couple... by John Macdonald | Jan 28, 2026 | The250
Scientists describe the three core ingredients of feeling danger as: Your body’s threat system switches on because it senses harm is near Your mind labels it as high risk and low control Your personal history, psyche, and habits confirm and amplify it “Harm” could be...