3 Futures for the U.S. Economy: A Strategic Scenario Outlook
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3 Futures for the U.S. Economy: A Strategic Scenario Outlook

Explore what’s next—prepare, adapt, and lead with foresight. The U.S. economy faces profound uncertainty. From fiscal expansion and rising tariffs to supply chain disruption and debt risk, policymakers and planners alike must prepare for multiple plausible futures. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack recently outlined three credible economic scenarios in response to the 2025 “Big Beautiful Budget” and evolving trade policy. These scenarios illustrate how inflation, employment, and debt dynamics might unfold over the next 5–10…

USA Population vs Personal Consumption Expenditures
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USA: An Overconsumer

Despite comprising just 4.3% of the global population, the U.S. accounts for a staggering 32% of worldwide personal consumption. This statistic highlights the significant economic weight of American consumers, who drive demand both at home and abroad. However, it also underscores a profound social responsibility: as a dominant force in global consumption, U.S. consumers have the power to influence market trends, sustainability practices, and social equity. The choices made by American shoppers not only shape…

Generative AI Tools in 2024 (2 of n)
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Generative AI Tools in 2024 (2 of n)

GenAI Engines with Starting Price and Access. Sorted by most used. GenAI Engine Free? Monthly Charge Start Live Data Web/App? ChatGPT Yes $0.002 for 1K … No Both GPT-4 (ChatGPT 4o) Yes+/- $20/month No Both Claude Yes $20/month for Pro Yes Both Gemini Yes $20/month Advanced Yes Both MS Copilot No+/- $30/month (w/annual) Yes Both Perplexity Yes $20/month for Pro Yes Both Lumen5 Yes $19/month for Basic No Web Soundraw Yes $16.99/month Personal No Web…

New Workbooks: Unleash the Power of Rapid Strategic Planning
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New Workbooks: Unleash the Power of Rapid Strategic Planning

Are you ready to revolutionize your strategic planning approach? We’re thrilled to announce the release of two groundbreaking workbooks: “Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI” and “Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook for Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI”. For a limited time, you can get the Kindle versions of both workbooks for just $2.99 each and $8 off printed editions. Why These Workbooks Are Game-Changers:

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Tribute to all Innovation that Created GenAI

In the process of creating the special acknowledgement for all the innovation throughout history that resulted in AI, GenAI more specifically… I was lured to getting my fav GenAIs to work on the case. WoW! 

The Future of IP with AI?
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The Future of IP with AI?

These are the GenAI prompts used to gather information about intellectual property (IP) and the world of artificial intelligence (AI), i.e., IP+AI.  This is part of our Regenerative AI project; recreate as needed, when needed, with the GenAI engines available to you at that time. Select results from various Generative AI engines (ChatGPT 4.0, Gemini, Claude, Copilot).  Look at writing and analysis of Human + Artificial Intelligence by Hall and (Hall & Lentz, 2024) over…