Tim BardenJoe, there are so many elements in this debate, and your essay does a great job exploring most.One: The massive gap between supply/demand for talent. For every role cast, director hired, etc. thousands fought for that position…Apr 7, 2023Apr 7, 2023
Tim BardenWhy Intellectual Superiority is an OxymoronIntellect — “the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract or academic matters.” The Oxford…May 11, 20221May 11, 20221
Tim BardenThis might make sense if there was a concurrent shift in our oversimplified attitude toward higher…The past several decades have proven that it's no longer true that every college degree represents a prudent investment. If it did, there…May 1, 20222May 1, 20222
Tim BardenA main catalyst for this phenomena is the impact of technology advances on the supply/demand curve…As machine labour, automation, AI, IOT etc. represent viable, less expensive, more reliable alternatives to humans in a given industry or…Jan 8, 20221Jan 8, 20221
Tim Barden- According to the National Center for Education Studies, US degree granting post-secondary…- Although roughly 70% percent of high school students continue on to college, the graduation rate is 46% (Hanson, Melanie. “College…Nov 27, 20211Nov 27, 20211
Tim BardenYour third point is overly optimistic I fear.The economic and social impact of technology is not arithmetic, it's close to logarithmic. Human labour will increasingly fall short. As to…Nov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021
Tim BardenFabulous!This is exactly the kind of thoughtful problem-solving that humanity's political leadership has to embrace and explore. Otherwise conflict…Nov 6, 20212Nov 6, 20212
Tim BardenI’m an Actor. Why Can’t I Get Cast?Hint — It’s because you’re playing their game not yours.Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
Tim BardenExcellent!The unfortunate problem we face is the likelihood that economists and politicians won't anticipate the disruptive impact of technology in…Jul 31, 2021Jul 31, 2021