Author Archives: William Sundwick

General Motors, the Model 20th Century Corporation?

Alfred P. Sloan’s Vision … and Legacy In the beginning, there was Henry Ford. His two brilliant ideas: the Model T (standardization for the masses) and the River Rouge assembly line (mass production of that standard product, now known as “Fordism”) – both symbolize the start, early in the 20th century, of a technological economyContinue reading “General Motors, the Model 20th Century Corporation?”

What Is This “AI Bubble” You Hear About?

Huge amounts of money are feverishly pursuing the AI industry, including data centers and still uncertain future developments — sure looks like a bubble!

Oh Mama, Can This Really Be the End?

Bob Dylan arrived in New York in 1961 … the beginning of a 65-year career that has touched many generations and even succeeded in convincing the Swedish Academy to give him the only Nobel Prize for Literature ever awarded to a popular music icon. There is, indeed, something timeless in his best work … probablyContinue reading “Oh Mama, Can This Really Be the End?”

The Current Emergency

We’re not doing so well, as a country or society, these days. Our real emergency situation has more to do with a “social malaise” … only partly due to our current administration. Some in the media ecosphere are also at fault!

What Comes Next?

History is not a science — it doesn’t predict the future, or “repeat itself.” But studying history does develop critical thinking and other great skills. It shouldn’t be minimized!

Optimism Is a Challenge … And Nostalgia Feels So Good

Uncertainty can be frightening. Few of us can muster the confidence needed to consistently maintain a posture of optimism through life’s many challenging uncertainties. We know we will die … someday. But the date is uncertain. Our children and grandchildren will likely outlive us, however, and they will face additional uncertainty in their lives –Continue reading “Optimism Is a Challenge … And Nostalgia Feels So Good”