Author: Colin Henderson

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The Canadian roots of Elon Musk conspiracist grandpa

Colin Henderson

Raised in Saskatchewan, Joshua Haldeman was a tech-utopian, politician and apartheid fan In considering programming and definition of AI the complications and social drivers that brought a chiropractor from Saskatchewan to be the grandson being the richest and arguably most powerful man in the world has many frames of thought and dynamics in producing such a person. Read on for an unbelievable yet true profile. By Geoff LeoMar. 20, 2025 Joshua Haldeman was just one of thousands of Saskatchewan farmers who lost their land in the drought of the Dirty ’30s. While that trauma shaped the lives of everyone who … Continue reading The Canadian roots of Elon Musk conspiracist grandpa

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CONTENT FROM PWC 

Colin Henderson

AI: Speed matters more, scale matters less, innovation matters most As businesses embrace AI-driven models, they’ll need to rethink everything from workforce strategies to innovation processes. Critical shifts in strategy will emphasize speed more, scale less and innovation most of all. The time to embrace AI is now. Read more AI IN THE NEWS  Nvidia announces its new chips and positions itself for the post-DeepSeek AI landscape.Fortune’s Sharon Goldman reported from Nvidia’s GTC developer conference this week, where the company unveiled Blackwell Ultra, a family of chips shipping later this year, and Vera Rubin, its next-generation GPUs it plans to ship in … Continue reading CONTENT FROM PWC 

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Shifts in world order- includes review “The Technological Republic-Karp”

Colin Henderson

When I began this review I was focussed on Karps useful and relevant new book. He reflects on the last 30 year silicon valley dominance of technology world which reflects a clear consumer focus reflected in web clicks, marketing, user growth and consumer attraction. Karp reflects much from history before WWII and the engineering focus of Roosevelt and his congressional colleagues. The primary focus was to maintain and improve on the strength and power of America following success during the war but seeing the alternative enemies  that ultimately resulted in the Cold War. This produced inventions we rely on today, … Continue reading Shifts in world order- includes review “The Technological Republic-Karp”

Canada, EU, UK

Europe update – Bloomberg

Colin Henderson

#geopolitics #risk President Donald Trump issued a direct threat to Iran, saying he’d hold the regime responsible for future attacks on shipping in the Suez Canal and southern Red Sea by Houthi rebels. His threat of retaliation against Tehran ratchets up the stakes even more after he authorized military strikes over the weekend on the group. The Houthi health ministry said 53 people were killed. Successive US administrations have accused Iran of supplying training, expertise and weapons to the Houthis, but taking on Iran directly would carry a fresh set of risks. Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said that other countries should … Continue reading Europe update – Bloomberg

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“The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West” by “Alexander C. Karp, Nicholas W. Zamiska”).

Colin Henderson

First Draft book review – Colin Henderson March 7th, 25 My first draft notes on this important new book.  “The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West” by “Alexander C. Karp, Nicholas W. Zamiska”). 1 First Draft book review – Colin Henderson March 7th, 25 1 Conclusion 6 Preface The Author reflects on his philosophy broadly and more specifically what is wrong and missing in the American approach to invention and use of technology. It is a powerful message that in simple terms could be viewed as a direct reflection from the 60’s and Rand … Continue reading “The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West” by “Alexander C. Karp, Nicholas W. Zamiska”).

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Societe Generale ,,, Palantir’s technology i,,, enhance its anti-financial crime capabilities

Colin Henderson

Here are details regarding introduction of advanced AI to combat financial crime at a bank. Objectives: 1, Enhanced Crime Prevention: 2, Operational Efficiency: 3, Data security Details I could CB uncover through OSINT. Following. ————— Societe Generale, a major European bank, has recently leveraged Palantir’s technology in a significant deployment to enhance its anti-financial crime capabilities. Here’s how Societe Generale has implemented Palantir’s solutions: Palantir’s Anti-Financial Crime Solution at Societe Generale Deployment Scope Societe Generale has integrated Palantir’s Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) solution across its international retail banking operations. This implementation is based on Palantir Foundry, a comprehensive data analytics platform. … Continue reading Societe Generale ,,, Palantir’s technology i,,, enhance its anti-financial crime capabilities

AGI, AI

The Evolution of Human Thought and the Emergence of AI: A Historical Synthesis

Colin Henderson

Abstract This report traces humanity’s evolving relationship with reality, knowledge, and reason from antiquity to the digital age, culminating in the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Across epochs, societies have grappled with the tension between faith, reason, and technological innovation, each era refining—or contesting—the role of human cognition in shaping understanding. The classical world elevated reason and idealized forms; medieval theology subordinated inquiry to divine revelation; the Renaissance and Enlightenment recentered human agency and empirical observation. Modernity’s scientific revolutions destabilized classical physics and philosophy, revealing reality’s inherent subjectivity. Today, AI challenges the primacy of human reason, offering new tools to … Continue reading The Evolution of Human Thought and the Emergence of AI: A Historical Synthesis

Canada, Economy, US

In response to today’s news, when United States imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, CCI President Benjamin Bergen issued the following statement:

Colin Henderson

Council of Canadian Innovators In response to today’s news, CCI President Benjamin Bergen issued the following statement: “The latest tariffs imposed by the U.S. government are another stark reminder that Canada cannot take access to the American market for granted. Now is a moment for us to prove what we’re capable of; we can build a better and more resilient economy starting today. While we fully support the federal government’s decision to respond with countermeasures, retaliation alone is not a strategy. Canada needs a long-term plan that strengthens our domestic economy, reduces our dependence on unpredictable trading partners, and ensures Canadian firms have … Continue reading In response to today’s news, when United States imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, CCI President Benjamin Bergen issued the following statement: