John Kowalczyk
Dec 27, 20246 min read
Yippee-Ki-Yay or Bah Humbug? The Holiday Verdict from Socrates and Lincoln
If there’s one question that can set off a festive debate faster than someone re-gifting fruitcake, it’s this: “Is Die Hard  a Christmas...
John Kowalczyk
Dec 17, 20244 min read
The Culture of Data | Timing, Mindset, and the Collective Journey Toward Maturity
As is so appropriate during this time of year, lately I've been contemplating a few career long term challenges, in particular...
John Kowalczyk
Dec 8, 20234 min read
DEIB | Potluck Has Done More For Diversity Than Any Policy
I'd argue that, at least in the corporate world, a simple potluck has done more good for culture building and DEIB than any set of policies.
John Kowalczyk
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Guarding the Guardians | AI's Role in Shielding Human Moderators from the Dark Web's Shadows
In the vast expanse of the World Wide Web, where information flows at the speed of thought, lurks a shadowy realm known as the Dark Web.
John Kowalczyk
Apr 28, 20235 min read
The Paradox of Progress | The AI Job Conundrum
Will AI take your job? Maybe, but it depends on each and the collective "us".
John Kowalczyk
Apr 22, 20233 min read
Data is the New Soil | Unearthing the Gardener Within to Cultivate Data-Driven Success
"Data is the new soil!" Data as a renewable asset, cultivated like soil for rich and beneficial uses.
John Kowalczyk
Apr 14, 20235 min read
Ethics, Morals, and Business | A Parfitian Approach
A moral absolutist atheist philosopher, that had a bout of transient global amnesia. Let's just say, I was intrigued.
John Kowalczyk
Mar 22, 20236 min read
Generative AI | Who Wants a Data Strategy?
Large Language Model Generative AI and the commodity of data strategies.
John Kowalczyk
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Logotherapy, Zen, and Meaning
Connecting the existential dilemma in Logotherapy and Zen principles of mindefulness and acceptance of the current state.
John Kowalczyk
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Formula 1 | Go Slow to Go 212 mph | Data Governance as an Enabler
Q: How is one able to drive 212 mph or pull 6 Gs around a corner?
A: Put brakes on the car (very good ones)