The highly volatile digital asset industry has certainly seen its share of ups and downs in the last several years. Most recently, after going through a massive crash in 2022, the crypto landscape changed again in 2023. Notably, Bitcoin has been the first to bounce back, becoming one of the best-performing assets in the first half of 2023. Bitcoin was up nearly 80% by the end of June, despite regulatory uncertainty in the US and the SEC’s enforcement actions against Binance and Coinbase. So.....

The highly volatile digital asset industry has certainly seen its share of ups and downs in the last several years. Most recently, after going through a massive crash in 2022, the crypto landscape changed again in 2023. Notably, Bitcoin has been the first to bounce back, becoming one of the best-performing assets in the first half of 2023. Bitcoin was up nearly 80% by the end of June, despite regulatory uncertainty in the US and the SEC’s enforcement actions against Binance and Coinbase. So.....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is clearly having its moment in the media limelight. Across news outlets and social media, there is a steady stream of how-to posts, articles, and op-eds related to AI. It's no surprise that my previous article too was on artificial intelligence, where I examined the generative AI frenzy and highlighted how this new technology will disrupt digital media and productivity. It seems like everyone has something to say about AI and opinions are polarized, even amo...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is clearly having its moment in the media limelight. Across news outlets and social media, there is a steady stream of how-to posts, articles, and op-eds related to AI. It's no surprise that my previous article too was on artificial intelligence, where I examined the generative AI frenzy and highlighted how this new technology will disrupt digital media and productivity. It seems like everyone has something to say about AI and opinions are polarized, even amo...

In a previous post, I introduced the concept of Temporal Multi-Party Analysis (TEMPA) as a model for understanding the time-based behaviour of complex connected systems and entities. A wide variety of state-of-the-art research is currently being done in the field of medicine with graph-based knowledge representation. Since graphs are the most universal and natural language for modeling data, entities and systems with complex connections, they are an intuitive choice for this purpose. For rese...

In a previous post, I introduced the concept of Temporal Multi-Party Analysis (TEMPA) as a model for understanding the time-based behaviour of complex connected systems and entities. A wide variety of state-of-the-art research is currently being done in the field of medicine with graph-based knowledge representation. Since graphs are the most universal and natural language for modeling data, entities and systems with complex connections, they are an intuitive choice for this purpose. For rese...

How did we get here?Generative Artificial Intelligence is a term used to describe machine learning algorithms that can be used to generate ‘new and original’ content, including text, images, audio, and video. Research has been happening in this field for decades, but 2022 saw some dramatic breakthroughs. A number of AI tools reached a tipping point in performance and started opening access to the general public. By mid-2022, early enthusiasts were creating and distributing highly realistic AI...

How did we get here?Generative Artificial Intelligence is a term used to describe machine learning algorithms that can be used to generate ‘new and original’ content, including text, images, audio, and video. Research has been happening in this field for decades, but 2022 saw some dramatic breakthroughs. A number of AI tools reached a tipping point in performance and started opening access to the general public. By mid-2022, early enthusiasts were creating and distributing highly realistic AI...

Wired for mental shortcutsAfter several millennia of evolution, even though our physical characteristics have transformed remarkably from apes to humans, the most material divergence from animals has been the development of human intellect, especially our ability to think rationally. We owe this distinctly human ability to the prefrontal cortex, which is the section of the human brain that controls our mental capacity to plan, solve problems, exercise self-control, make rational decisions and...

Wired for mental shortcutsAfter several millennia of evolution, even though our physical characteristics have transformed remarkably from apes to humans, the most material divergence from animals has been the development of human intellect, especially our ability to think rationally. We owe this distinctly human ability to the prefrontal cortex, which is the section of the human brain that controls our mental capacity to plan, solve problems, exercise self-control, make rational decisions and...

2022 was a rough year for the global economy, but it was a particularly humbling one for the tech industry. After twenty years of exponential rise, spurred by innovation and mass adoption of new technologies, the tech sector's non-stop growth story is now reaching a plateau. Admittedly, the biggest contributor to the tech sector's slowdown has been the recent change in interest rates and the subsequent bursting of the tech stock bubble that was created during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

2022 was a rough year for the global economy, but it was a particularly humbling one for the tech industry. After twenty years of exponential rise, spurred by innovation and mass adoption of new technologies, the tech sector's non-stop growth story is now reaching a plateau. Admittedly, the biggest contributor to the tech sector's slowdown has been the recent change in interest rates and the subsequent bursting of the tech stock bubble that was created during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

In a previous post, I have introduced the concept of Temporal Multi-Party Analysis (TEMPA) graphs as a model for understanding the behaviour of complex connected networks. In this post, I will share a detailed example of how TEMPA model can be used to analyze supply chain disruptions and risk of shortage for generic drugs.Generic Drug Supply Chains: A Complex & Evolving LandscapeIn the past decade, the public in many countries have become increasingly aware of the persistent problem of severe...

In a previous post, I have introduced the concept of Temporal Multi-Party Analysis (TEMPA) graphs as a model for understanding the behaviour of complex connected networks. In this post, I will share a detailed example of how TEMPA model can be used to analyze supply chain disruptions and risk of shortage for generic drugs.Generic Drug Supply Chains: A Complex & Evolving LandscapeIn the past decade, the public in many countries have become increasingly aware of the persistent problem of severe...

IntroductionOver the last five centuries, human progress in scientific capabilities has led to revolutions in agriculture, transportation, industrial production and information technology. A direct consequence of these revolutions has been greater connectivity between people and the exponential growth of trade in markets across the world. Products and services, both physical and digital, now flow at unprecedented velocity across the planet in a global system of trade and commerce. As the worl...

IntroductionOver the last five centuries, human progress in scientific capabilities has led to revolutions in agriculture, transportation, industrial production and information technology. A direct consequence of these revolutions has been greater connectivity between people and the exponential growth of trade in markets across the world. Products and services, both physical and digital, now flow at unprecedented velocity across the planet in a global system of trade and commerce. As the worl...

A Predictable PatternIt is often said that to understand the future, one must take a look at the past. Why? because if we zoom out far enough, we can identify patterns that have been seen many times over in history. These familiar patterns can help us understand how current events are unfolding and how they will evolve into the future. When it comes to disruptive technologies, a familiar and predictable pattern called the "Innovation S-Curve" is often observed when we look at the growth and a...

A Predictable PatternIt is often said that to understand the future, one must take a look at the past. Why? because if we zoom out far enough, we can identify patterns that have been seen many times over in history. These familiar patterns can help us understand how current events are unfolding and how they will evolve into the future. When it comes to disruptive technologies, a familiar and predictable pattern called the "Innovation S-Curve" is often observed when we look at the growth and a...

In the next five years, AI and Web3, powered by open-source software, will transform how we create, own, and distribute value on the internet. Digital technology has revolutionized our world by creating new opportunities and connecting people globally. However, not everyone has benefitted equally from this digital revolution. Even though there are over 5 billion active Internet users worldwide, most of the economic value created by these users is controlled and captured by large organizations...

In the next five years, AI and Web3, powered by open-source software, will transform how we create, own, and distribute value on the internet. Digital technology has revolutionized our world by creating new opportunities and connecting people globally. However, not everyone has benefitted equally from this digital revolution. Even though there are over 5 billion active Internet users worldwide, most of the economic value created by these users is controlled and captured by large organizations...

Leaders of successful digital transformations drive holistic changes across six core areas: Strategy, Structure, Skills, Systems, Support, & Security. The journey of digital transformation is challenging, fraught with obstacles, and notoriously difficult to complete. In fact, research conducted by leading business consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, KPMG, and BCG), puts the risk of failure for digital transformations between 70% to 95%.In a territory that has such a high risk and likelihood of ...

Leaders of successful digital transformations drive holistic changes across six core areas: Strategy, Structure, Skills, Systems, Support, & Security. The journey of digital transformation is challenging, fraught with obstacles, and notoriously difficult to complete. In fact, research conducted by leading business consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, KPMG, and BCG), puts the risk of failure for digital transformations between 70% to 95%.In a territory that has such a high risk and likelihood of ...

Investor’s toolkit to vet the long-term potential of digital assets in a volatile & crowded crypto market.Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as a recommendation to purchase any tokens. This is not investment advice. Please do your own research before investing.THE CHOICE EXPLOSIONOver the past two years, government policy, economic climate, and rise of the digital economy has made cryptoassets highly desirable for forwar...

Investor’s toolkit to vet the long-term potential of digital assets in a volatile & crowded crypto market.Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as a recommendation to purchase any tokens. This is not investment advice. Please do your own research before investing.THE CHOICE EXPLOSIONOver the past two years, government policy, economic climate, and rise of the digital economy has made cryptoassets highly desirable for forwar...