by John Hill | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
What does it mean to be an American Girl during the nation’s semiquincentennial? This year isn’t just the 250th anniversary of America’s independence — it is also the 40th anniversary of American Girl, a company founded to sell families an 18-inch, doll-sized...
by John Hill | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
It is frequently said that the Federal Reserve steers by looking in the rearview mirror, basing monetary policy decisions on where the economy was in the past, rather than where it is today, or where it is headed. The reason is simple: the Fed relies heavily on...
by John Hill | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Florida gets a lot of attention for its sinkholes, especially when they swallow cars and entire houses. But its sinkhole risk has nothing on Alaska’s. Much of Alaska’s soil is permafrost – ground that remains below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) for at...
by John Hill | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Do artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT eliminate jobs, create new ones, or both? There’s a lot of speculation regarding this question, but little solid data in the U.S. to answer it. I’m a sociologist who researches AI, among other topics. Seeking answers to...
by John Hill | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tech hires fast and churns faster. After 30-plus years in tech PR, I made a change, recently becoming a rookie high school teacher at age 55. It was the career upgrade I needed (I hope), and it’s giving me a front-row seat to the one skill this rising generation has...
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