The Master Artisan | From Apprentice to Master
Artisans practice a craft and may–through continued practise, experience and aptitude–reach the expressive levels of an artist. Continue reading The Master Artisan | From Apprentice to Master
The Black Swan Theory | The Occurrence of the Statistically Improbable
Black swan events are characterised by their rarity, strong impact and the insistence they were obvious in hindsight. Continue reading The Black Swan Theory | The Occurrence of the Statistically Improbable
The Fast Fashion World | The Constantly Evolving Industry
In the past, those who needed plus size fashions and other nontraditional sizes and clothing used to have limited options in the retail environment. Continue reading The Fast Fashion World | The Constantly Evolving Industry
The Flying Geese Paradigm | A Century Later and No Lead Goose
The flying geese theory was developed by Japanese scholar Kaname Akamatsu in the 1930s prior to WWII and the Japanese occupation of Southeast Asia. Continue reading The Flying Geese Paradigm | A Century Later and No Lead Goose
The Argentine Paradox | An Economic Conundrum
The economic decline of Argentina during the 20th century is considered by some to be unparalleled in modern history. Continue reading The Argentine Paradox | An Economic Conundrum
The Elephant in the City | A Vegetarian Warrior
The elephant, as the largest land-dwelling animal on earth, is impossible to hide. Continue reading The Elephant in the City | A Vegetarian Warrior
12 Month Prediction | Quantum Computing and Climate Change
There was a surge in funding over the last two or three years in quantum computing startups: in both smaller businesses as well as the large tech firms. Continue reading 12 Month Prediction | Quantum Computing and Climate Change
The Silkworm | The Little Creature That Once Catapulted World Trade
Silk was a fiercely guarded secret of the Chinese who controlled its manufacture and sale for close to three millennia. Continue reading The Silkworm | The Little Creature That Once Catapulted World Trade
A Dog’s World | The Ever-Evolving Companion
How did the wild wolf become a cute puppy? One theory that has been proposed is that the wolf chose to domesticate itself by choosing to associate itself with humans. Continue reading A Dog’s World | The Ever-Evolving Companion
A World of Dreams
Our dreams are always changing because the world is always changing. Continue reading A World of Dreams
The Mercantile 