Leadership in CrisisThe Statistical Lie: Why VCs Are Firing People Who Actually Matter
Discover the harsh reality behind VC-driven layoffs in tech and why human engineers remain irreplaceable in the AI age.
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James Huang6 minJun 2, 2026Jun 2
Leadership in Crisis
Explore insights on navigating leadership challenges during crises. Learn how to maintain integrity and resilience in tech organizations facing turmoil.
Leadership in Crisis
Leadership in CrisisThe Fogbank Problem: Why We're Losing the Ability to Build Things
The Fogbank problem highlights a critical knowledge loss in engineering and software, threatening our ability to build effectively in the AI era.
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James Huang6 minMay 22, 2026May 22
Leadership in CrisisThe Wanli Paradox: How an Economic Boom Bankrupted the Ming Empire (And Why Dynasties Fall)
Discover the paradox of the Ming Dynasty's economic peak under the Wanli Emperor and how it led to the empire's downfall due to flawed governance.
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James Huang5 minApr 12, 2026Apr 12
The $80 Corruption Scandal: Why Empires Fall When the Middle Layer Eats the Protocol
In a Chinese strategy game, a 'Whale' funded an alliance's war effort, but corruption led to its downfall, illustrating the fragility of systems when corruption is rampant.
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James Huang5 minJan 5, 2026Jan 5