Why are ‘geeky’ companies winning? It’s about culture, not tech.
Andrew McAfee argues it’s a mistake to think that geeky companies can only win in tech.
Andrew McAfee argues it’s a mistake to think that geeky companies can only win in tech.
"The 'Geek Way' is an upgrade to the company, it's a better set of philosophies and practices for running this thing we call a company."
"I don't think these employer actions will insulate these companies from getting organized."
"Can coming into a financial windfall really bring lasting happiness?"
"Dollarizing with a shortage of dollars stinks. The country must primarily address its chronic fiscal problem.
"When there's not a competitive threat, they're not making that investment. And quality is lower."
An AI assistant rolled out this year lifted the productivity of customer-support agents by 35%.
"We do see people leaving low wage jobs. They are starting businesses, and the businesses are doing great because there's money around."
"In ZIP codes where poor people encounter a higher share of rich people daily, there’s a higher degree of cross-class friendships."
"We need to consider the speed of the computer versus the route."