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The post discusses the potential of far-spectrum ultraviolet (far-UV) light technology to reduce indoor transmission of infectious diseases. It highlights the safety of the 222nm wavelength for human exposure while effectively ste...
Phil Goff shares insights from his political career, emphasizing the importance of effective governance, housing reforms, and New Zealand's trade relations with China.
In this podcast episode, Patrick McKenzie discusses the VaccinateCA initiative, which he led during the COVID-19 pandemic to centralize vaccine availability information in California. He reflects on the failures of government inst...
In a podcast episode featuring Anish Tondwalkar, a former employee of OpenAI and Google Brain, the discussion revolves around the advancements in AI reasoning models and their implications for individuals, institutions, and societ...
In a discussion with Samo Burja, an institutional theorist and founder of Bismarck Analysis, key topics include the obsolescence of political agreements, the need for procurement reform, and how Estonia improved public services po...
In a conversation with investigative journalist Jack Despain Zhou, also known as 'TracingWoodgrains', the discussion covers various topics including cultural dynamics, leadership, and educational reform. Zhou emphasizes the import...
In this podcast episode, Adam interviews Nuño Sempere, a leading forecaster and founding member of the 'Samotsvety' group. They discuss the intricacies of modern forecasting, the concept of 'superforecasters', and the establishmen...
Sean Audain discusses Wellington's innovative use of technology in urban planning, emphasizing smart cities, data collection, and the importance of citizen engagement for resilience and sustainability.
Ludo Campbell-Reid, Auckland's Design Champion from 2006 to 2019, discusses his transformative work in urban design, focusing on the challenges and successes of improving Auckland's public spaces. He emphasizes the importance of c...
The text introduces a discussion with Patrick McKenzie, a strategic advisor at Stripe and former CEO of VaccinateCA, focusing on public sector challenges and the future of institutions. It mentions the author's upcoming series of ...
4.5Podcast Retrospective
2025-08-23 • reflection podcast networking interviews ai
The author reflects on the process of recording and publishing a podcast series, sharing both the joys and challenges encountered. Initially unfamiliar with podcasting, the author found some aspects easier than expected while othe...
New Zealand is an overlooked AI hyperscaler opportunity due to recent legislative changes, world-class geothermal resources, ease of doing business, and low-risk environment for AI training. The country has high solar and wind cap...
The text discusses the impact of globalism and depopulation on local governments, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of centralization and devolution of power. It also explores the potential consequences of population d...
The text discusses the erosion of critical thinking in society and institutions, the impact of social media on the spread of ideas, and the challenges of maintaining relationships while disagreeing. It also addresses the Birmingha...
0Lament
2025-04-29 • politics public services essays
The author discusses the challenges in the public sector that are not widely discussed due to lack of public record and the reluctance of civil servants to speak out. The author aims to publish essays that are worthy of public's t...
The text discusses the influence of political dramas and comedies on public understanding of politics. It analyzes popular shows like 'The West Wing', 'The Thick of It', 'House of Cards', 'Utopia', and 'Yes Minister', and their po...
0Youth and Leadership
2025-02-28 • management leadership culture youth social institutions
The text discusses the importance of young people in leadership roles, citing examples of successful leaders who started young. It highlights the decline in opportunities for young leaders in modern times and suggests that institu...
The text discusses the need for reform in government bureaucracies, particularly in the CANZUK countries. It highlights the challenges faced by ministers and the lack of strategic reform in recent decades. The author proposes redu...
0On Strategy
2024-11-23 • management history politics strategy public safety
The text discusses the concept of strategy, emphasizing the importance of clear goals, explicit priorities, and realistic assessment of constraints and risks. It provides examples of successful and failed strategies in history and...
0The latest AI paradigm
2024-10-31 • claude sonnet gpt models dall-e copilot jensen huang
The text discusses the latest AI paradigm, focusing on GPT-1 to GPT-4 class models and their capabilities. It also mentions the potential of GPT-5 class models and the shift in quality and capability. The post emphasizes the labor...
0Public Trust in Policing
2024-09-24 • trust traffic safety highway patrol
New Zealanders have high trust in the police, but highway policing is dragging down public trust statistics. The author shares a personal experience of being pulled over by a policeman and discusses the demoralizing effect of the ...
0Taipei Diaries
2024-09-11 • taiwan public safety diplomacy taipei metro
The author writes about their trip to Taiwan in March 2023, attending a conference with the Mayor and GM Strategic Planning. They suspect that the generosity of Taipei is a form of diplomatic outreach, given the sensitive state of...
The text discusses the need for generational reform in the public sector due to shorter employee tenures, the challenges it poses, and the need for modernization and innovation. It highlights the impact of shorter tenures on hirin...