Tag Archives: Economics

The Case Against Innovation As The Solution To Every Problem

Many years ago people on Twitter started calling me Innovation Insurgent. It stuck. I’m all about better. I’m all about forward, impactful progress. But, I know that innovation isn’t the answer to every problem. Innovation has become a buzzword in modern society, with many people viewing it as a panacea for every problem, from economic stagnation to climate change. While innovation can certainly bring positive change and progress, there is a growing case against the exclusive focus on innovation as a solution to every problem.

You Need To Take Responsibility For Your Own Evolution

One of the biggest challenges we have to tackle in the Next Economy is upskilling people. Heck, we’ve been living in a digital Economy for some time now and most people still use their computer or mobile phone to send emojis, animated gifs and memes to each other. That’s about as much as they know what to do with computing!

Market Demand, Not Just Technology, Create New Career Paths In The Next Economy

I own a small collection of Air Jordan’s. I bought most of them in the resell market, which is projected to become a $6 billion business globally by 2025, according to a recent analysis from Cowen & Co.. So, providing authentic sneakers to people like me is a big business!