technical debt
The Toxic Legacy in Our Code: What Tech Can Learn from a Hidden Disaster
A beautiful UI can hide toxic code, just as a pristine landscape once hid a contaminated water supply. What the tech industry can learn from a hidden disaster.
The £150 Glitch: How a Single Postcode Error Reveals Systemic Risk in the Global Economy
A minor postcode glitch preventing pensioners from receiving a £150 benefit reveals the massive systemic risk lurking in our global financial infrastructure.
The 10,000-Year Clock: What Jeff Bezos’s Epic Project Teaches Us About Building Software That Lasts
A 10,000-year clock in a mountain? Here’s what this epic project teaches us about building software, AI, and a technological legacy that lasts.
AI’s Dirty Secret: Why Your Company’s Biggest Hurdle Isn’t the Algorithm
AI is exciting, but for many companies, the real challenge isn’t the algorithm—it’s the 20-year-old code holding them back from true innovation.
Beyond the Hype: Why GTA 6’s Delay is a Masterclass for the Entire Tech Industry
GTA 6’s delay is more than gaming news; it’s a case study in software development, AI innovation, cybersecurity, and managing megaprojects.
The $40 Billion COBOL Catastrophe: How Ancient Tech Fueled a National Crisis
Outdated government IT systems cost the US over $40 billion during the pandemic. Discover the story of a hidden tech crisis and the path to a modern future.
The Ultimate Tech Debt: Why America’s Military is Buying Hardware and Forgetting the Software
The U.S. military is buying the world’s best hardware but training for the wrong mission, creating a “hollow force” unprepared for a high-tech future.