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Long-form essays and interviews on AI, leadership, economic resilience, and the forces reshaping Canada, from Perry Kinkaide and the KEI Network community.

This edition of the KEI Network newsletter and associated webinar, explore how AI is not only making these sectors more efficient, but also redefining what productivity, sustainability, and competitiv

Edited from The Economist, July 19, 2025 For more than a decade, the global economy has defied repeated shocks—populist politics, authoritarian shifts, war, and a pandemic—while continuing to grow. Si

Our feature, AI in Business: The Efficiency Paradox, asks whether cutting costs alone can fuel lasting growth, or if innovation is essential. The newsletter and associated webinar explore how automati

See also https://troymedia.com/viewpoint/why-canadian-news-outlets-have-lost-public-trust/ Once trusted for facts, Canadian news outlets now blur news and opinion, leaning on advocacy instead of balan

The rapid global pursuit of accessible super-intelligence marks a historic inflection point—one that raises profound questions about the future of productivity, power, and purpose. For centuries, econ

Youth's Concerns and Aspirations: Ready to Lead? Titled “Youth’s Concerns and Aspirations – Ready to Lead?”, this newsletter reflects on the fears, hopes, and emerging sense of responsibility shared b

Despair Trending Across continents and communities, signs of public despair appear to be rising. In Georgia, mass protests challenge creeping authoritarianism. https://manage.kqed.org/page/email?mid=c

They recognize the value of being challenged in developing resilience, including an education that moves beyond passive instruction toward active, relevant learning that equips them to adapt, think cr

At the KEI Network, we profess the importance of environmental respect but detest the politics of climate change. We believe it’s critical to listen closely to the concerns of the next generation, not

AI to Replace Human Jobs As artificial intelligence advances at an astonishing pace, a wave of fear is spreading—especially among youth. The headlines are stark: "Robots are coming for your job," "AI

It’s no longer just about choosing a career—it’s about wondering whether meaningful work will even exist. As automation, artificial intelligence, and the gig economy reshape the job market at breaknec

In today’s digital world, however, we are witnessing a profound shift. The promise of social media as a vehicle for empowerment is being overtaken by a quieter, more troubling reality: it is increasin