Health Care: The Big Data Revolution

The_big_data_revolution_in_healthcare - Copy Big Data is the  a Big Theme.  However, too much attention is placed on how Amazon will makes us better shoppers.  It's tranformational value -- boosting productivity -- will come when applied to solve more important economic problems.  Big Data will play a Big role in health care -- lowering costs and [...]

President Trump: Lessons from Pittsburgh!

3 July 2017 In announcing his recent decision that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump rationalised this choice indicating he represented the citizens of Pittsburgh, not those of Paris.  His remarks, however, suggest the President perceives Pittsburgh as a heavily polluting city in industrial decline, requiring the government’s protection from the [...]

Mr Macron: Europe Needs You to Succeed

3 June 2017 The rift between the Trump administration and the other Group of 7 nations (also G20) became increasingly evident following the gathering in Taormina, Sicily. The new American president’s approach to global trade and climate change (among other key issues) represents a break from the prevailing international policy consensus.  Reflecting growing frustration, German [...]