Blue Ocean Thinking

There's Nothing Blue Ocean About Externalization

When Companies Make Their Problems Yours

Sep 11 • 

Michael Olenick

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April 2023

So much for people who argued ChatGPT sucks at math

Cross-referencing it with WolframAlpha, makers of Mathematica, turns it into a mathematical monster.

Apr 8, 2023 • 

Michael Olenick

March 2023

Twitter Blue Checkmark: Free Forever Whether I Want It Or Not (I don't)

I paid for one month of Twitter Blue to write an article. That expired in January but I've had a checkmark since and can't get rid of it.

Mar 28, 2023 • 

Michael Olenick

Investors in Russia & China: Cruising for a Bruising

A forgotten artifact from a French rummage store is a harbinger about the dangers for investors in China and Russia.

Mar 21, 2023 • 

Michael Olenick

Fair Process Fail: Anger About Silicon Valley Bank is Lingering Resentment from 2008

Ordinary people never recovered from their anger that bankers were bailed while their less connected counterparties weren't.

Mar 15, 2023 • 

Jens Meyer

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Michael Olenick

We'll Ride the Wave of AI's and Thrive

Those who can't think more creatively than a chat bot are scared of them but mustn't hinder everybody else.

Mar 7, 2023 • 

Michael Olenick

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December 2022

Data: the Employee or Independent Contractor Act Comments

Conclusion: there are few if any bots and lots of unhappy contractors but also clear signs of industry coordination against the rule.

Dec 16, 2022 • 

Michael Olenick

SBF: Confirmation Bias Gone Bad

Confirmation bias often causes people to overlook both obvious problems and solutions.

Dec 14, 2022 • 

Michael Olenick

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November 2022

Searching for Value

Ignoring value when using tech to spin garbage into gold too often leaves just garbage.

Nov 17, 2022 • 

Michael Olenick

August 2022

Blue Ocean Thinking: Time To Build

This is a great time to build new blue ocean businesses.

Aug 16, 2022 • 

Michael Olenick

July 2022

Standardized Interchangeable Parts: Breaking the Status Quo to Usher in the Modern World

How the invention of an unknown and disliked 18th century French gunsmith brought about everything from modern factories to an ability to read this…

Jul 12, 2022 • 

Michael Olenick

June 2022

Restoring Women's Rights: Abortion Clinics on Tribal Lands

Women's healthcare clinics on tribal lands is a low-cost long-term solution to get around state-based restrictions on abortion.

Jun 26, 2022 • 

Michael Olenick