James Glanz of the The New York Times asks the question if Big Data is overrated as the big new diver to spur the economy in an article from August 17th: Is Big Data an Economic Big Dud?
Big Data has been called the "new oil", a new asset group, but I agree with the article that we're talking about lateral shift of economic spending, not real growth. As Glanz points out as far as retail is concerned the digital world is replacing the physical one so there's no economic growth per se, but a shift.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Zwei Spie-gel-ei-er, Bitte - sunny side up!
My name sake, Nina Stoessinger posted a wonderful story on cultural mis-understandings. It's in German and if you are reading it make sure to catch the comments too.
And since you are on the "other" Nina's Blog - browse a bit it's worth it - the other entries are all in English. I met Nina in New York, not as one would think because we share a name or are both Swiss, but volunteering at the New York City Marathon only weeks after 9/11.
I've been watching Nina's graphic work and one day, I hope, there will be an opportunity for collaboration. We share a love for words - hers laid out and presented, mine spoken and heard, but I could switch any old day if only I had the skill set.
I am thrilled to see that we also share the joy of the written word and musings about cross-cultural differences.
And since you are on the "other" Nina's Blog - browse a bit it's worth it - the other entries are all in English. I met Nina in New York, not as one would think because we share a name or are both Swiss, but volunteering at the New York City Marathon only weeks after 9/11.
I've been watching Nina's graphic work and one day, I hope, there will be an opportunity for collaboration. We share a love for words - hers laid out and presented, mine spoken and heard, but I could switch any old day if only I had the skill set.
I am thrilled to see that we also share the joy of the written word and musings about cross-cultural differences.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
My Future
All this talk about trends makes
me think about what I would like to see happen in the future.
I had a talk with my friend and
editor of my film, Terry Katz about what
the next ‘big’ thing is going to be. He agrees
with me that Big Data will continue to capture our imagination for some time to
come, but he’s hot on 3D printers. I
still have to wrap my brain around that. I’m thinking of cartridges in my house
that contain, glass, plastic, metals, paper, poop? At what temperatures are these 3D printers ‘printing’
if they work with metal – how safe are they? I can go and BUY glasses I do not need to
print one each time I wish to enjoy a glass of wine.
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