tech moves everything around me...

How do you guys get up-to-speed on new technologies and tech trends? I find myself often in a position to need to learn about new industries, so I'm keen to see how you guys do it.

For example, I currently need to get up to speed on AI and machine learning, but I don't really have time to wade through tens of hours of basic datascience classes on Coursera. Youtube videos are unreliable - as most of these are just high-level intros. I have tried to find equity research primers - and those can help. But this requires the kindness of buddies in equity research or generosity of sales-traders.

Anyone got any ideas? How do you do research on new industries / get up to speed on new technologies?

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“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” - Nassim Taleb
 
"Nightman Cometh" Didn't read anything but when I saw "Tech moves everything around me" I immediately thought of the wu tang clan. Was that intentional?

no fucking shit son?

heister: Look at all these wannabe richies hating on an expensive salad. https://arthuxtable.com/
 

This is a fruitless endeavor. You'll never outcompete the competition. You'll struggle to keep your head above water. Compete where you have asymmetrical advantages and/or little competition with disproportionate reward. I go to lengths to avoid the news and current events. If you rely on this to make a living, I can't imagine you wouldn't have constant anxiety. That's gonna kill you. And then tech won't matter.

heister: Look at all these wannabe richies hating on an expensive salad. https://arthuxtable.com/
 

As has been mentioned already. visit wikipedia. DO NOT go by the edit-able text that makes up the bulk of the entry, go straight to the bottom of the page to visit the cited sources and non-wiki pages.

Look for white papers at SSRN and other sites. Gizmodo has helped me countless times to get smart quick and grasp some of the most common vocabulary in a new sector/new technology.

Citibank has awesome free research on technology and disruptors in various sectors ala "car of the future" "tech at work". Do a Google search for "citi gps"

 

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