Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute – June 19, 2025

 

Six things you didn’t know you needed to know today.

1. AI Hype vs. AI Truth: The Attention Economy Is Broken

In a world chasing dopamine clicks, McKinsey asks the real question: Are we building tech for what matters—or what monetizes best? The answer may scare you.

🔗 McKinsey: The Attention Equation

2. Fluffy & Tigger Want In: The Rise of Pet Travel

Move over JetBlue Mint—pet parents are planning holidays with their pets. Check out this UK startup making international pet travel easier.

🔗 Paws Abroad – Pet Relocation

3. Brand USA’s Campaign: Brilliant or Bizarre?

With a shoestring budget and waning goodwill, Brand USA launches “America the Beautiful” to lure international tourists. Maybe we should fix the visa delays first?

🔗 Travel Weekly – Brand USA’s New Push

4. JAL + Maeve = SpaceJet Déjà Vu?

Japan Airlines partners with Maeve Aerospace to explore an electric regional aircraft. Didn’t ANA try this with the ill-fated SpaceJet? Different continent, same vibes.

🔗 ch-aviation – JAL + Maeve Deal

5. 47 Million Americans Live in Health Insecurity

Yes, you read that right. In 2025, the richest nation on Earth has nearly 50 million people unsure they can afford healthcare.

🔗 KFF Health Security Data (via USAFacts)

6. Airport Screens, Rethought: FIDS Gets a Facelift

Forget rotating departure boards. A new look at airport display logic reveals why your gate change announcements still feel stuck in 1997.

🔗 Jeff Pan – LinkedIn Post on DFW Airport FIDS


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