According to a recent article in Business Insider, large corporations are scaling back in large scale hiring. This is occurring in sectors for legal services to technology to governmental work. AI and automation are having a major impact along with other factors that some employers refer to as “efficiency gains.” The chances are good that if you are just entering the workforce or looking to move on, you’re already well aware of this. This is the Great Shrinking and it’s just beginning.

In this very special episode of Brave Tech World, I’m offering my experienced insights and tossing out many suggestions. There are alternatives that offer viable entry points and a host of employment sectors that are clamoring for people.

The question of whether something is real or a bot is becoming increasingly common. Bots appear in many forms, including online platforms, news reports, phone communications, and smart devices. While bots often mimic human behavior, their functions differ from those of people.

Bots have more complexity than is sometimes recognized. This podcast will discuss what bots are, how to interact with them, and strategies for managing their impact.

Cryptocurrency has been widely pushed as an exciting new investment opportunity that can make investors extremely wealthy, but it’s really a form of gambling on an unregistered and unlicensed securities. It’s been hyped by major player in the industry, some of whom are now in prison, to South American dictators to some currently playing major roles in the economy this country. Here I look at crypto’s bright promises and potential drawbacks.