The blue collar robots are almost here
The days of unionised labor are coming to an end. With the increasing stranglehold big corporations have on global production and the rise of robotics…
T.S. O’Rourke
T.S. O’Rourke is a seasoned author, journalist, and marketing maestro with 30 years of experience under his belt. He's addicted to the daily news buzz and when he's not hammering away at his keyboard, he's breathing new life into vintage vehicles, pulling them back from the brink of oblivion.
The resource rush for the Arctic is heating up
The Arctic is one of the world’s last strategic frontiers, and Greenland sits at the heart of this contest because of its vast mineral deposits,…
Understanding the EU Pay Transparency Directive
The European Union is taking a rather large step toward tackling pay inequality with the introduction of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)….
The Meaning of Life: A Philosophical Journey
How often have you woken up in the wee hours and spent that time lying in bed just thinking ‘what’s it all about?’ Most of…
An unfortunate temporal shift is coming
Daylight Saving Time (DST) has been a hot topic now for years. Numerous voices on the political, business, and scientific fronts have railed against its…
Is there a perfect tax haven to retire to, and could it be Bulgaria?
Gen X-ers are beginning to look around and wonder what will become of them once they hit retirement age, or indeed whether they will be…
The four-day week is long overdue in the age of wage disparity
Wealth inequality in developed nations has surged, with stagnant worker wages contrasting sharply against skyrocketing CEO pay. Inflation erodes real wages, while CEO-to-worker pay ratios…
Decentralized AI, Web3 and the future of brand identity
As AI models, search engines, and CMS platforms struggle in an apparent death match, businesses are left wondering what to do with their Web presence….
Tax incentives on crypto gains: the next big thing for struggling economies
As cryptocurrencies, continue to reshape global finance, nations are vying to attract crypto millionaires by offering enticing tax incentives. This race to the bottom reflects…
Reimagining the EU: From EEC Roots to a More Transparent, People-Centered Union
The European Union (EU) was born out of a vision for unity and peace. However, many Europeans feel that the experiment has fallen short of…
The slippery slope of digital currency
The European Union (EU) is advancing toward the introduction of a digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the European Central Bank…
The Quiet Takeover
Ever feel like technology is moving so fast it’s hard to keep up? It’s not just your imagination. There’s a big, but subtle, shift happening…