Monday, August 18, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 19 2025

 

From Silicon Valley cabals to engine headaches and Qantas smackdowns, the day spans power, punishment, and punctuation.

  1. The Palantir mafia worries me

    The WSJ maps out the network of ex-Palantir staff fueling Silicon Valley’s hottest startups. Influence and capital flow are undeniable — but so are the risks of concentrated mindsets.

    Read more.

  2. Ford’s EV bet, Doug Field’s dilemma

    Ford’s strategy to catch Tesla involves heavy EV investment and an Apple alum at the wheel. But can scale and supply chains keep up?

    Read more.

  3. Qantas fined $90 million — more than a wrist slap

    Australia’s flag carrier must pay for illegally sacking 1,800 workers. Beyond the fine, the reputational cost lingers.

    Read more.

  4. USA dominates — and Europe worries

    The U.S. stock market’s overwhelming share is now deemed an “emergency” in Europe. Financial gravity is shifting east of the Atlantic.

    Read more.

  5. Engines of discontent — but a glimmer remains

    Pratt & Whitney pushes Industry 4.0 to fix its GTF engine woes, while LEAP battles its own demons. Hope, but hard work ahead.

    Read more.

  6. Quirky: Can you spot AI — or just my overuse of dashes?

    Jon Ostrower pokes at the over-em dash era, a human tick that AI hasn’t quite mastered yet. Yes — I confess, I too use too many dashes.

    Read more.

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