What the Barbie movie tells us about gender disparity
Barbie has taken the world by storm, breaking box office records in its release weekend for a female director. The movie, with its witty and humorous moments, has sparked important discussions about gender disparities, both in society and the workplace. In this article, we will explore some of the significant themes depicted in the newly […]
It’s a busy time for old billionaires
‘Old man in hat sits on chair’ is one way to describe King Charles’ coronation, but it also represents a man landing his dream job at the ripe-old age of 74, after the world’s longest apprenticeship. Old people are having a bit of a moment currently. Formula One’s, Bernie Ecclestone, 92, is currently on conditional […]
Big international problems: No 1, Brexit
During my lifetime there have been some political situations that have seemed to be intractable. There is Palestine and Israel, which never seems anywhere near a solution. Closer to home is the Irish situation, which seemed destined to run indefinitely, until the Good Friday Agreement, which was signed almost exactly 25 years ago. However, this […]
How are different European countries dealing with migrants?
I asked ChatGPT Reply: Different European countries have different approaches to dealing with illegal migrants. Here are some examples: Italy: Italy has taken a hardline approach to illegal migrants, with former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini famously declaring that Italy’s ports were closed to migrant boats. The Italian government has also worked to crack down on […]
Let me tell you about Mansplaining
Mansplaining Mansplaining is a term used to describe the act of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing manner, often assuming that she has little knowledge or understanding of the subject. The term is a combination of the words “man” and “explaining,” and it is commonly used in the context […]
Will I be replaced by ChatGPT at work? Part 2
I typed the title of last week’s article into the ChatGPT website and within 20 seconds it had written the following article. As an AI language model, I don’t have any control over hiring or firing decisions made by your employer. However, it’s important to keep in mind that AI and automation technologies are being […]
Will I be replaced by ChatGPT at work? Part 1
Whilst most of us were preoccupied by the pandemic, inflation and war, machine learning and robotics have been moving on rapidly. AI stands to be the fourth industrial revolution: a transformative technology that will fundamentally reshape economies. As with all technological advances, jobs will be lost and new ones created. The difference with this one […]
Coping with the energy crisis
Countries around the world are all having to deal with the current energy crisis. Costs are rising for everyone and people are receiving different levels of support from their governments. Some get one-off energy payments, while others are being asked to turn their heating off for an extra hour a day. The UK government has […]
New year, a new you?
At the beginning of a new year it is traditional to make predictions. But the past few years have shown us that this is just pointless. We are all basically all alone and all at sea and must, therefore, make the most of whatever happens in any way we can. To this end, I am […]
Christmas party etiquette: 2022
Did you have a company Christmas party last year? No, thought not. The year before? Definitely not. By now, everyone has forgotten the rules and how to behave. So, here’s a quick reminder. Christmas is the time of year when amateurs are often forced to party like professionals. It’s not their fault, but the annual […]
