AI writing apps are about to make a lot of bad stories. — Humans have been telling stories for centuries. It’s one of the things that makes us unique. But now, a new technology threatens to destroy storytelling as we know it: AI writing apps. These apps are designed to help people write better. They do this by using algorithms to analyze a…

Career advice for grown-ups and kids — Starting in high school, every adult you met would ask you what you wanted to be when you grow up. …

Instead of New Years resolutions, follow these steps — It’s the start of the new year, and your inbox is likely already inundated with “how to set New Year’s resolutions “or “make this your best year yet” emails. Everyone will be chasing something better this year, and that’s probably a good thing; however, the average New Year’s resolution will…

Preventative strategies that can increase your potential lifespan (Part 2) — The field of life extension is full of empty promises, charlatans, and hucksters. It is also home to some of the world’s best and well-funded scientists. Notables such as David Sinclair, Ray Kurzweil, and Aubrey DeGrey paint an optimistic future extension of the human lifespan. All three experts agree that…

Scientists believe we have barely scratched the surface of our lifespan potential. (Part 1) — Would you like to live to 150? Perhaps older? Some scientists believe that if we can avoid dying of preventable disease and illness, and avoid accidental death due to injury, the human lifespan could be double what it is today. In 2021, the global life expectancy is currently is 75…

Boring brick and mortar, cashflow positive businesses are back in style. — My day job finds me surrounded by twenty-somethings most of the time. I am in my forties. Bright-eyed and internet savvy (addicted?), Gen Z has an eagerness to learn that was missing from my generation. …

You killed the future! You bastards! — №003 / FREE EDITION / 29 NOVEMBER 2021 This newsletter is as much about the future as it is about trying to figure out what’s next in work, life, finance, culture, and society. Exploring trends in advance to make an educated decision on how to structure our lives in this…

Get ready to pay 10–40% more for everything. — №002 / FREE EDITION / 22 NOVEMBER 2021 This month, inflation hit a 30 year high, with consumer prices up 6.2% in the US and 4.7% in Canada. Many financial experts blame Covid and supply-chain disruptions as the primary culprit for the recent increase in the cost of consumer goods…

The Decentralization of Everything. — №001 / FREE EDITION / 15 NOVEMBER 2021 Welcome to the first edition of What’s Next… A weekly roundup of the latest and greatest in tech, health, business, and culture, with a light sprinkling of commentary and humor. Whether you call it the Great Reset or The Great Resignation, one…