Andrew SheldonThe context-dropping thesis that technology is causing unemploymentThose who would posit that there is a trade-off between robots and humans for jobs are correct.[i] The problem is that too many humans are…Jun 11, 2017Jun 11, 2017
Andrew SheldonAre President Trump and Pope Francis partners in prosperity?President Donald Trump has concluded a roadshow embracing the 3 major global religions. One might have expected that this roadshow wouldn’t…May 31, 2017May 31, 2017
Andrew SheldonUnited Airlines Flight to OblivionBig business often acquires a ‘culture’ that undermines performance. The greatest travesty of this ‘cultural legacy’ is that it is starting…Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017
Andrew Sheldon‘Conflict of interest’ arguments are a measure of media hypocrisyIn the lead-up to the 2016 Presidential election and beyond, the globe has been bathing in a media ‘blood bath’ that centered upon a…Mar 24, 2017Mar 24, 2017
Andrew SheldonMedia displays of Chinese frivolity in the West — lessons in perspectiveIn a separate article “The real cause of Western world high property prices” I highlighted how wealthy Chinese investors are not the cause…Nov 19, 2016Nov 19, 2016
Andrew SheldonThe real cause of Western world high property pricesA documentary on Dateline in Australia highlights the perils of Chinese investment in Western property. The argument is brought to the…Nov 19, 2016Nov 19, 2016
Andrew SheldonAndrew Judd should confront his deeper ‘epistemic’ prejudiceMajor Andrew Judd has said he no longer felt able to represent the people of New Plymouth. Judd has attempted to offer ‘direct…May 12, 2016May 12, 2016
Andrew SheldonCharlie Chaplin’s contribution to political reformIn the 1940s, a film released starring Charlie Chaplin called ‘The Great Dictator’ featured a 5-minute speech by a ‘reluctant dictator’.[1]…Feb 13, 2016Feb 13, 2016
Andrew SheldonWhat does the TPPA mean for NZ?Tonight I went along to observe a fledgling democracy at work. First of all: I’m not a fan of democracy. Democracy to me is a brothel and…Jan 29, 2016Jan 29, 2016
Andrew SheldonAuckland City Council struggles with rail transport funding modelIt should come as no surprise that any decision by government is destined to be ‘political’. By ‘political’ we mean that decisions are…Nov 15, 2014Nov 15, 2014
