Tech: Trend in computer science degrees awarded
The number of Bachelor degrees in computer science peaked in 2023 and has been in decline since then.
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Economy: Where to invest in a post growth economy?
With population growth now curtailed, or flat lined or decreasing in some states, where should you invest for the new future?
Demographics: Is the concept of “teenager” and “generation gap” a post WW2 issue?
The concept of the rebellious teen and generation conflict was an invention of the media and business marketing, for profit and click-bait outrage culture.
Economy: What percent of workers hold more than one job?
People working more than one job is seen as a problem. But its less than in the 1990s, and involves few workers.
AI: Apple sues OpenAI over theft of intellectual property
This could get very ugly, quickly. Does not look good.
Business: Jobs needing math skills pay the best
Figures. (Bad pun)
Telecom: Federal government failed us with the TMobile/Sprint merger
TMobile's acquisition of Sprint was a regulatory failure. Before that happened, wireless prices trended down - since then, they have rocketed upwards.
Economy: Almost everyone earns more than “minimum wage”
Just 1% earn minimum wage. 87% earn more than $15/hour, making arguments over government mandated minimum wages largely moot.
Business: Private sector unions had a brief heyday in the 20th century
Union membership over the 20th century to the present. Private sector union membership has collapsed.
Portland’s Moda Center enters “Let’s hold taxpayers ransom” phase
It has come to this - the billionaire entertainment owner is now threatening the taxpayers.
Business: Would you buy from this vendor?
Looks totally legit, doesn’t it?
Media: WaPo accused of using “surveillance pricing” for subscriptions
Accused of setting subscription rates, per customer, based on what they think they know about the customer.
Policy: Portland OR proposing spending $1/2B in tax money for sports palace
$1/2 billion in tax money for a sports palace for an NBA team owned by a billionaire.