30 years in journalism has sharpened my mind.

I've spent years in AI.

And months researching China and the US as they fight silently for AI supremacy.

$500bn in The Stargate Project does not come close to the value China has created integrating AI into every aspect of its society and economy. But the truth is, they won before the US even woke up to AI's potential. China's superapps - forget homescreens, because you only need one icon to run your life in the Republic - were simply laying the foundation for where we are, today.

But let's have a debate, nonetheless.

East v West: which is best?

I've been working on a business intelligence platform leveraging AI and 30 years in journalism and content strategy. It's the toughest professional project of my career. And I have no idea if I will win. But just like life, Zeitgeist is all about the journey, not the destination. What I am learning is more important than any long form feature we might generate. Knowledge graphs, ontologies, taxonomies, and patience. Hope you will stick around on this crazy adventure.

I'm Dave Thackeray - leadership coach, content strategist, and endlessly curious Berlin-based berk.

Email me at dave@wordandmouth.com to test Zeitgeist for your business.

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