Blog by Michael Edgar

America's Industrial Future: AI, Robotics, and Economic Revival: Part 1

08.21.2025 05:09 PM - By Michael Edgar - Comment(s)

Global commerce is shifting. For decades, the formula was simple: make it where labor is cheapest, ship it where consumers can pay the most. That era is ending. Supply-chain fragility, geopolitical tensions, and a new era of U.S. industrial policy are moving production from "cheapest" to &...

America's Industrial Future: AI, Robotics, and Economic Revival: Executive Overview

08.21.2025 05:08 PM - By Michael Edgar - Comment(s)

Executive Summary:

Our four-part blog series outlines a significant shift in global economic strategy towards "Fortress North America," emphasizing reshoring manufacturing and building physical capital within allied nations. This move prioritizes supply chain resili...

Human Alpha: The Strategic Edge in an AI-Driven World

06.09.2025 11:12 AM - By Michael Edgar - Comment(s)
Human Alpha: The Strategic Edge in an AI-Driven World

In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, businesses face both opportunity and risk. AI can streamline operations, analyze vast datasets, and predict trends with remarkable precision. Yet as these tools become ubiquitous, they also threaten to commoditize services, reducing compe...

What Drives the U.S. Economy Next - 2025 and beyond?

05.23.2025 09:39 AM - By Michael Edgar - Comment(s)
What Drives the U.S. Economy Next - 2025 and beyond?
Where a back bench futurist thinks we are headed next