Big Data and AI

  Artificial Intelligence is not just automating tasks—it’s spawning entirely new professions. From AI Trainers who refine language models to Responsible AI Officers safeguarding ethical use, organizations worldwide are racing to hire specialists who can bridge data, algorithms, and business impact. For data analysts and BI professionals, understanding these emerging roles—and the skills they require—is essential to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting job market. In this post, we’ll dive deep into: The top emerging AI job roles Current demand and salary benchmarks Core technical and soft skills How BI practitioners can pivot and upskill Actionable steps to land your first AI-focused role Whether you’re eyeing a switch into AI or aiming to future-proof your career, this guide will equip you with the insights you need. The New Frontier of AI-Driven Professions AI’s maturation has led to specialized roles that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Below is an overview of the most in-demand ...

 Welcome back to the blog! Today we turn our attention to Karl Marx (1818–1883) , one of the most influential and controversial figures in economic history. While Marx is often associated with politics and revolution, his economic theories are among his most powerful and enduring contributions. Who Was Karl Marx? Karl Marx was a German philosopher, historian, sociologist, and economist. He’s best known for his critique of capitalism and for developing the theory of historical materialism . His most famous works — The Communist Manifesto (1848, co-authored with Friedrich Engels) and Das Kapital (1867) — revolutionized how we think about class, labor, and economics. Core Economic Concepts 1. Labor Theory of Value Marx built on the classical economists' labor theory of value (notably from Ricardo and Smith), arguing that the value of a good is determined by the socially necessary labor time required to produce it . However, he added a radical twist: that capitalists profit ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just a buzzword. It's the engine powering self-driving cars, voice assistants, financial algorithms, and medical breakthroughs. Once confined to science fiction, AI now sits at the center of economic transformation. But where did it come from? What does it really do? And most critically—how will it reshape jobs, industries, and our role as humans in the near future? This article offers a clear yet thorough dive into AI’s origins, current functions, economic implications, and the bold challenges we must confront as this technology matures. Whether you're a curious reader, a student, or a business leader, understanding AI is no longer optional—it's essential. The Origins of Artificial Intelligence AI's conceptual birth dates back to ancient myths, but its scientific foundations emerged in the 20th century. Key Milestones:   1950 – Alan Turing asks: “Can machines think?”, introducing the idea of machine intelligence.   1956 – Dartmou...

  Welcome back to the blog! Today we explore the life and legacy of John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) — a brilliant thinker who stood at the intersection of economics, philosophy, and social reform . Mill’s writings remain deeply relevant today, especially in debates around freedom, justice, and the role of government. Who Was John Stuart Mill? John Stuart Mill was a British philosopher, economist, and political theorist. A child prodigy, he was educated by his father James Mill, a close associate of Jeremy Bentham. By age 3, Mill was reading Greek. By age 8, Latin. Despite this rigorous upbringing, Mill grew into a deeply reflective and humane thinker. Key Ideas and Contributions 1. Utilitarianism with a Human Touch Mill expanded on Bentham’s utilitarian philosophy — the idea that the best action is the one that maximizes happiness. But unlike Bentham, Mill emphasized the quality of pleasures, not just the quantity. He argued that intellectual and moral pleasures are superio...

 Gabriel’s Horn (Torricelli’s Trumpet) and the Paradox of Finite Volume, Infinite Surface 1. Meet the Trumpet That Broke Calculus Class Spin the curve y = 1/x (with x ≥ 1 ) around the x -axis. The solid you get, nicknamed Gabriel’s Horn (or Torricelli’s Trumpet ), narrows endlessly yet stretches forever along the axis. Torricelli proved in 1640 that: volume = π cubic units (finite) surface area = ∞ square units (infinite) [ 1 ][ 3 ] That means you could pour exactly π ≈ 3.1416 litres of paint inside it—yet no warehouse of paint would cover its outside. Students still gape at the chalkboard. 2. The Integrals That Misbehave Differently Quantity Integral Result Volume V = π ∫₁^∞ (1/x)² dx = π(1 − 1/∞) π (convergent) Area A = 2π ∫₁^∞ 1/x √(1 + (−1/x²)²) dx ≥ 2π ∫₁^∞ (1/x) dx ∞ (divergent) The extra 1/x factor in the area integral isn’t squared, so it decays too slowly; the harmonic series hides inside and blows up[ 1 ][ 3 ]. 3. Why Your Intuition Trips Dimensionality – Volu...

  Welcome back to the blog! Today we’re talking about Thomas Malthus (1766–1834) — a British economist and demographer who became famous (and controversial) for his theory that population growth could outpace food production, leading to inevitable poverty and famine. Who Was Thomas Malthus? Thomas Robert Malthus was an English scholar who combined economics, statistics, and moral philosophy to study population dynamics. He published his most influential work, “An Essay on the Principle of Population,” in 1798. In it, he proposed a radical idea for the time: that unchecked population growth would eventually exceed the Earth’s ability to provide enough food. Key Ideas and Contributions 1. The Malthusian Trap Malthus believed that while population grows exponentially (1, 2, 4, 8...), food production grows only arithmetically (1, 2, 3, 4...). Eventually, he argued, this mismatch would lead to widespread poverty, famine, and disease — natural checks on population. 2. Check...

 The story of the Three Romes unfolds across sixteen centuries of grand ambitions, internal betrayals, and economic roller-coasters. From the founding of Rome in 753 BCE to Moscow’s self-styled legacy as the Third Rome, each empire claimed continuity while wrestling with political fragmentation, fiscal strain, and paradoxes that undermined its own stability. This article delves into the internal power struggles that ignited civil wars, the economic contradictions that triggered inflation and collapse, and the ironic twists that no empire could outmaneuver forever. Understanding the Concept of the Three Romes The phrase “Three Romes” captures a lineage of imperial authority: The First Rome (753 BCE – 476 CE) established republican ideals and then autocratic rule. The Second Rome (330 CE – 1453 CE) saw Byzantium merge classical learning with Christian theology. The Third Rome (circa 1480s – early 18th century) positioned Moscow as the guardian of Orthodox tradition. Each incarnation ...

 The Ship of Theseus Paradox and Our Ever-Shifting Notion of Identity 1. The Ancient Setup Plutarch tells us that Athenians lovingly preserved the wooden vessel on which Theseus sailed home from Crete. Whenever a beam rotted, they swapped it for a fresh one. Centuries later not a single plank was original , yet the plaque still read Ναῦς Θησέως—“Theseus’ Ship”[ 1 ]. The puzzle: after every board has been replaced, is it the same ship or a meticulous replica? 2. Why Your Intuition Freaks Out Everyday common sense runs two scripts that now collide: Continuity Script – Identity sticks if change is gradual and purpose/function remain. Material Script – Identity sticks to the original stuff; swap the stuff, lose the thing. The Ship of Theseus forces you to pick which intuition you’ll betray. 3. Classical Philosophers Weigh In Heraclitus whispers “You can’t step into the same river twice” (flux is fundamental). Plato counters: the true ship is an unchanging Form; wooden atoms are foo...

  Welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re exploring the life and ideas of David Ricardo , one of the most influential economists of the early 19th century. His theories on value, distribution, and international trade shaped the foundations of modern economics. Who Was David Ricardo? David Ricardo was a British economist and businessman born in 1772. Despite having limited formal education, he became a leading figure in economic thought thanks to his sharp intellect and practical insights. His most famous work, “Principles of Political Economy and Taxation” (1817), made a lasting impact. Key Ideas and Contributions 1. The Theory of Comparative Advantage Ricardo’s most famous contribution is the theory of comparative advantage , which explains why countries benefit from trade even if one is more efficient at producing all goods. The idea is that each country should specialize in producing what it can make relatively more efficiently, then trade for other goods. This concept r...