Survival of the Inventive
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“Survival of the Inventive”
Hello Family! My name is Professor Singer and I teach invention courses at the online school known as Tharaka Invention Academy.
In the grand, often chaotic symphony of the global economy, the melody of “work” is being rewritten. This tune spans the bustling urban jungles, serene suburban retreats, and the vast, open landscapes of rural Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, as we dance to this new rhythm, we find the tempo increasingly dictated by employers, some of whom seem to have taken the phrase “It’s just business” a little bit too literally, often at the expense of the hardworking folks who are left juggling jobs like a circus performer without the safety net…
Enter the protagonist of our tale: the modern worker, a hero in their own right, navigating the tightrope of the gig economy, technological upheaval, and the ever-looming specter of automation. Picture our urban coder, a wizard in the realm of ones and zeros, who finds herself casting spells (or code) for a pittance, battling dragons (or deadlines) in the gig economy’s dungeons. Her arsenal? A sharp mind and a can of energy drink. Yet, what if she could upgrade her gear?
Meanwhile, in the suburbs, our middle-aged knight has been unseated by a steed of steel and silicon. Once a champion in the corporate joust, he now finds himself in the unfamiliar territory of job boards and LinkedIn profiles, where “experience” seems to be the new “old-fashioned.” But fear not, for redemption lies within reach, in the form of a quest for knowledge and reinvention.
Down in the rural heartlands of Sub-Saharan Africa, our young inventor, a true alchemist, transforms local materials into solutions that sparkle with promise. Yet, she faces a Goliath in the global market, where her sling is her innovation, but the stones seem scarce against the corporate behemoths.
This is where the a mysterious shepherd, a beacon of hope, shines its light, guiding our heroes towards a brighter future. And who, you might ask, is the shepherd leading this flock? None other than the Tharaka Invention Academy.
The global workforce is in turmoil, grappling with the gig economy’s unpredictability, automation’s relentless march, and the digital divide’s chasm. Our heroes are in dire need of new powers (skills, that is).
Imagine wielding the power of innovation so potent that even the most self-interested employer would think twice before considering you expendable. Picture a world where your value isn’t just recognized but sought after, like a rare gem in a king’s crown.
Enter the Tharaka Invention Academy, not your average school of witchcraft and wizardry, but close enough. Here, our heroes undergo a transformation, armed with the elixirs of problem-solving, the spells of innovation, and the charms of invention.
Questions?? Contact me any time at profsinger@inventionschool.tech
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Mechanical/Solar Engineer, Prof. Oku Singer
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