What is a "Polycrisis" and Why You Should Care About It

The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its “Global Risks Report 2023”, warning that eroding geopolitical cooperation will contribute to a potential "polycrisis" of interrelated environmental, geopolitical, and socioeconomic risks relating to the supply of and demand for natural resources. The term "polycrisis" was popularized by historian Adam Tooze and has become a buzzword in the world of business and finance. But what exactly is a "polycrisis" and why should you care about it?

A "Polycrisis" is a concatenation of shocks that generate crises that trigger crises in other systems, making the combined effect far worse than the sum of its parts. The notion of a "polycrisis" is based on the idea that the world is becoming increasingly interconnected and complex, making it vulnerable to an interconnected, complex global catastrophe.

Bureaucratic Incompetence: A Deliberate Sabotage or Just Human Failure?

As a writer, I have often gazed upon the intimidating maze of government and corporate entities that control our lives, and wondered what could be the root cause of their perplexing inefficiency. 

Is it due to the human failings of managers and executives, as the theory of The Peter Principle suggests? 

Or is it a result of something more insidious, a product of deliberate sabotage, as hinted at by the declassified Simple Sabotage Field Manual written by the CIA's precursor, the Office of Strategic Services? 

In this article, I delve into the latter possibility, exploring the timeless relevance of the manual's instructions and how they seem to mirror the dysfunctionality that plagues modern-day organizations. Brace yourself for a journey that will make you question the reality of bureaucracy and laugh ruefully at the same time.

Your House of Representatives, "Get Back To Work, You Filthy Animals."

The Future of Federal Work: #WFA vs. In-Office Work

See, I told you so, "How Long Until We See "Work from the office" mandates?".  

Two things: 

1. The bill will never be signed, and won't make it out of the House
2. Once again, the wording insults all of us who currently work from anywhere and those who recently found the #WFA movement more productive and fulfilling.

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Walken Away: Record Year for Kentucky Bourbon as Unprecedented Momentum Fuels the Industry

"Spirits are High" in the voice of Christopher Walken

Listen up folks, I've got some good news for ya. The year 2022 was a historic one for the great state of Kentucky, particularly for its signature industry - Bourbon and spirits. And let me tell you, the spirits were high indeed.

Private sector new-location or expansion projects totaled over $2.1 billion in investments and created 700 new jobs for the residents of the Commonwealth. This makes 2022 the best year for the growth of the Kentucky Bourbon industry.

#Raising a Glass to Bourdain: Honoring the Bourbon-Loving Traveler's Legacy

ChatGPT, what did Anthony Bourdain think about bourbon?

Anthony Bourdain was a fan of bourbon and often enjoyed drinking it while traveling and filming his television show, "Parts Unknown." He appreciated the complexity of the flavors and the history of the drink. He often drank it straight or on the rocks, and enjoyed trying different brands and varieties.

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Yo, it's Bourdain here, reporting from the heart of bourbon country – Kentucky. I've been traveling the world for years, exploring different cultures and cuisines, but there's something truly special about this place. The Bluegrass State has a lot to be proud of, especially when it comes to its signature industry. And trust me, I know a thing or two about good bourbon.

New to Copier Sales: The Three Levels of Prospects, Part 2

Today we’ll examine the second area of sales genres, the midsized companies, and opportunities.

See Part 1 of this series for an explanation and disclaimer about profiles.

We’ll talk about the midlevel prospects through three dimensions: the approach, the tools, and the expectations.

"Although end users at this level show interest in how your solution works, the pretty colors available, what buttons to push, etc. the real powers that be are looking at solving business problems. They will unconsciously place you in one of two camps: A simple salesperson selling simple tools or a person who has experienced and solved different problems for other companies."

AI Booms Triggers Legal Battles Over Intellectual Property

The original article, The AI boom is here, and so are the lawsuits, What can Napster tell us about the future? By Peter Kafka  Feb 1, 2023, 10:20am EST

“That was quick: Artificial intelligence has gone from science fiction to novelty to Thing We Are Sure Is the Future. Very, very fast.”

Talks about some of the pitfalls of AI in the form of lawsuits – I forget, what did Shakespeare say about lawyers?

I ran this article through the AI detector and it returned 86% real.

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