Author Archives: dselz

Robert Solow, an economist, said in 1987 that computers show up everywhere except for the productivity statistics. It took a good two decades at the time for this to fundamentally change. I predict the same “Solow Paradox” will apply to … Continue reading →

In the finance industry a fat finger event describes a typo with consequences. A few years ago, a Deutsche Bank trader mistakenly transferred 6 billion. Prediction: This is exactly what will happen with GPT as well. Actually, it will happen … Continue reading →

With the release of ChatGPT, a wide audience has become aware of what AI can do today. I can remember when we started using the early versions of Google for the first time in 1997/8, we knew: That was it … Continue reading →

Inflation is a nuisance and yet an opportunity for some. However, it is more of a devilish opportunity: inflation is caused by profiteering. It is caused when companies or individuals increase prices for their own benefit instead of reflecting changes … Continue reading →

These are the 2 most valuable things a leader can give. In your professional life, you’ll find that the longer a relationship lasts, the more you realise that the gifts or treats – things that can be purchased – are … Continue reading →

The last few days in Ukraine have shown that things often turn out differently than most people think. Same here. The Ukrainian army threw back the Russian invaders. So we should think ahead as soon as possible: What happens if … Continue reading →

Die Ukraine will schnell in die EU. Die Schweiz weiss nicht was sie will, einzig, dass sie in mitten von Europa ist und sich mit den Nachbaren arrangieren muss. Hier der etwas andere Vorschlag: Wie wäre es wenn sich die … Continue reading →

Vor einem guten Jahr hat mich der krude Abbruch der Verhandlungen mit der EU endgültig politisiert. Ich begann mich, bei der lokalen GLP zu engagieren. Im Spätherbst haben wir über eine Kandidatur für den Gemeinderat gesprochen. Und angesagt, dass wir … Continue reading →

Gestern haben wir auf dem Zolliker Wochenmarkt Specie Rara Tomatenstauden verteilt: Black Plum, die Gelbe aus Thun, und die Gezahnte. Der Stand war Teil von unserem Wahlkampf für die Gemeinderats- und Behördenwahlen am kommenden Wochenende. Mit vielen Mitbürgern und Mitbürgerinnen … Continue reading →