Self-tutoring about AI and philosophy: the tutor rethinks an old curiosity. The following is according to my understanding. Sometimes, traveling, I’ve noticed vending machines near to a counter where someone could also buy similar products face-to-face, like coffee or chocolate …
Self-tutoring about business: the tutor mentions a neat story about marketing. The following is according to my understanding. I used to like to buy grapes in a clamshell container: back then, their price per pound, in that format, was X. …
Self-tutoring about business terms: the tutor mentions the idea of earnings per share. The following is according to my understanding. Earnings per share is a metric typically applied to large companies with many shareholders and many, many shares outstanding. From …
Self-tutoring about computer software entities: the tutor mentions Apache and Mozilla. The following is according to my understanding. Over the years I’ve gotten many answers by researching the Web. Mozilla and Apache have both figured prominently in said research. To …
Self-tutoring about Canada Post: the tutor mentions the interesting connection with Purolator. The following is according to my understanding. I was watching a CBC video about a tentative agreement – see it here – which hopefully ends the labour dispute …
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Self-tutoring about big business: the tutor continues with the Charlie Javice case. The following is my understanding. I mention in my post from October 1 the recent case involving Charlie Javice and her platform Frank. The case includes some intriguing …
Self-tutoring about capitalism and data: the tutor mentions a somewhat ironic case in the US. The following is my understanding. It seems that Charlie Javice came up with a platform, called Frank, to facilitate students’ applications for student loans. Allegedly, …
Self-tutoring about business terms: the tutor mentions the idea of vested interest. Back in the 70s, one heard the term “vested interest” often. It seemed to mean that someone not directly involved in a situation stood to benefit if it …
Self-tutoring about when a product is labeled as being from Canada: the tutor mentions some details. I’m always happy to see “Made in Canada” or even “Made in USA” on products. That’s because I think we should produce things here, …
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Self-tutoring about international business: the tutor looks at an alleged cartel. Apparently, numerous carmakers have been fined by EU antitrust authorities, to an amount of 458million Euros. The alleged cartel, it seems, involved a mutual agreement among perhaps fifteen carmakers …
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