Reflecting on the Numbers: The 1982 ILO Unemployment Standard and the Mirage of 2025’s Economic Truth

A Cracked Mirror Numbers have a way of shaping how we see the world, but they can also obscure it. When I look at economic data, I see a cracked mirror, polished enough to reflect something, but too flawed to show the full picture. In 1982, the International Labour Organization (ILO) set a global standard … Continue reading Reflecting on the Numbers: The 1982 ILO Unemployment Standard and the Mirage of 2025’s Economic Truth →

“Pay Per Crawl” A New Model for Content and AI

I find Cloudflare’s recently launched “Pay Per Crawl” mechanism deeply intriguing. At first glance, it appears as a novel technical solution for managing web crawlers, but to me, it represents a profound shift in the institutional design of digital content and the valuation of knowledge. Built on the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code, this … Continue reading “Pay Per Crawl” A New Model for Content and AI →

A Reexamination of France through the Lens of Common Sense and Data Discrepancies

I’d like to discuss a topic that I’ve been reflecting on for quite some time: how France’s immigration policy affects its economy and culture, particularly the significant gap between official data and reality. Many might think immigration is just a matter of numbers going up or down, but in my view, it involves much deeper … Continue reading A Reexamination of France through the Lens of Common Sense and Data Discrepancies →

Palantir AI-Powered Growth, Valuation Risks, and Europe’s Privacy Puzzle

Palantir’s AI Edge Palantir Technologies has always intrigued me. Launched in 2003 by Peter Thiel and others, it started by helping U.S. intelligence and military agencies sift through chaotic data—think classified reports or satellite feeds—to fight terrorism or cyber threats. Today, it’s a powerhouse in AI-driven data analytics, serving both governments and businesses. I see … Continue reading Palantir AI-Powered Growth, Valuation Risks, and Europe’s Privacy Puzzle →