What I read this week.
Here are a few things I found interesting this week on the web.
Your New Desk Is a Couch - WSJ - There is a growing trend of incorporating couches into office designs to create a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere, aiming to boost employee presence and foster creativity. We had a nice couch in the office, but it was removed during a recent remodel. We all miss it 😢.
It’s not just Jamie Dimon and Wall Street. Local bank branches have big AI ambitions - CNBC - AI in banking is not just for the big boys, small banks will embrace AI to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. AI will transform branches into tech-driven centers, reducing traditional roles to focus more on customer engagement. The biggest issue will be data governance and security.
Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon’s AI Predictions and What They Mean for the Future of Humanity -WSJ -Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon predict that AI will surpass human intelligence and radically transform society. Musk believes AI will exceed individual human intelligence by next year and collective intelligence within five years. Dimon equates AI's impact to historical innovations like the printing press and electricity, suggesting it could lead to reduced workdays. There are still others that disagree.
Playdate revisited: Two years with the little yellow inspiration machine - Engadget - I have been keeping track of this little gaming machine for the past two years. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet, but it looks really cool.
Social media and creators drive viewers to TV shows, movies, and games-Deloitte -In Deloitte's latest Digital Media Trends for 2024, there's a cool spotlight on how social media and content creators are reshaping our entertainment experiences. These influencers are key in guiding audiences to new TV shows, movies, and games, significantly boosting engagement and interaction.
Other things to check out:
Rabbit r1 - Pre-Ordered
r1 Things to stream
American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders - Netflix
Formula 1 Drive to Survive - Netflix
3 Body Problem - Netflix
Silo - Apple TV
Invasion - Apple TV
Peter Santenello - YouTube
Books
Silo Series by Hugh Howey - Harry Potter #1 Silo Series #2 it’s that good.
Wonder Boy: Tony Hsieh, Zappos, and the Myth of Happiness in Silicon Valley by Angel Au-Yeung & David Jeans
Holly by Stephen King
Found on X…
