Revolutions always turn things on their heads. That’s why they are called revolutions. It’s like this: we see something new happening – like the Space Age – and we imagine it will be all about rocket cars in which we can go shopping, a Space Academy for our kids, and a Star Trek quest to […]
Are you data dumb or data smart?
I worked with a newly graduated engineer a few months back and was shocked to discover that he had no idea of how to build a simple relational database. Asking around other smart young people with science degrees it became painfully clear that a substantial minority had little more than a rudimentary grounding in data-handling. […]
Smart Meters – Not So Smart After All?
Governments and the utilities around the world are currently spending a lot of our money on two things: rolling out smart meters, and telling consumers what a good idea they are through advertising and websites you can’t avoid. You can see why the Governments and utilities are keen to move quickly; with the pressure to […]