I tend to make it a habbit to write a lookahead for new year every year. It's a good way to stay upwind and keep the curiosity going. Here are my lookahead of 2025:
AI empowerment will be ubiquitious
2024 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for AI. We are witnessing the emergence of new models that are smarter, faster, cheaper, and more capable in multimodality. The competition between FAANG companies and their Chinese counterparts is only intensifying. Beyond the race to dominate benchmarks on papers, we are beginning to see AI-driven transformations across almost all industries. I foresee the rise of more “killer apps” like ChatGPT—tools with solid use cases that deliver widespread benefits.
What does this mean for ordinary people? The short answer: “You need to learn to be a one-person team.” The dynamics are shifting—from working within large, hierarchical organizations to embracing the idea of being a “digital nomad,” far from traditional CBD hubs. Technology is bridging the gap between what geniuses can achieve and what ordinary individuals can accomplish. Centuries ago, a math genius could calculate much faster than the average person, but today, even the most basic calculator outperforms any human. This is the magic of technological progress—it empowers individuals to achieve more than ever before. With AI, potentially one of the most significant advancements in history, individuals now have unprecedented opportunities to amplify their capabilities and accomplish remarkable things on their own.
Crypto market continue to be volatile
As per the time the article being written, Bitcoin sits at $95,000. 2024 has been a tremendous year for crypto marekt, especially after Donald Trump's dominating win in the election.