If you invest in Google (or now Alphabet), you probably primarily think of Google’s search engine. Or at least, that’s what you would have thought 10 years ago. Now, Google has so many subsidiaries, you could take away their search engine and still have a very strong business model. They also now control many advertising… Continue reading

There’s a new video game out called “Detroit Become Human” Set 20 years into the future, the video game takes place in Detroit where the unemployment rate has skyrocketed past 60%, and the community is increasingly frustrated with the way the world is progressing: A world dominated by artificially intelligent robots. Androids clean the streets,… Continue reading

The 15-45 second short scene before the opening song starts in a sitcom is called the “cold open.” These short scenes set the mood for the rest of the episode. They often have no relation to the plot of the story, but are critical in drawing the audience in with a quick scene with as… Continue reading

Ever since people found out that Facebook monetizes its user’s data, every website, social media, and app is updating their privacy policy. Sure, Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica Scandal may have caused some concern, with the “#DeleteFacebook” movement on Twitter being relevant for a week, but look at the response. Facebook messes up, and every company in… Continue reading

There should always be a “because” Why are you doing this? Because it’s economical. Because it’s fun. Because I should. Because it’s meant to be. If you don’t have a good “because”, then it might not be worth it. At the very least, you should be doing something because you want to. Continue reading