Thomson Heritage Consultants

08/11/2024

After reading this in yesterday’s G&M, I’m feeling some joy!

The Harris-Walz ticket peddles the politics of joy

06/03/2024

In todays G&M
“…the use of algorithms is being taken up a notch. In contrast to what we’re used to seeing, algorithmic collusion refers to a situation where competitors use algorithms in deeper and more expansive ways, such as constantly monitoring competitors’ prices and then adjusting their own.�…these algorithms react quickly, are at work constantly and have access to a great volume of information. The result is that they mimic the effects of traditional price-fixing.�With such algorithms, companies might as well be in communication with each other with respect to pricing. And in fact, some effectively are when they use the same software. These algorithms help companies achieve anti-competitive outcomes without direct input from humans.�Price fixing by humans is currently illegal, with penalties of a fine, imprisonment for up to 14 years or some combination. Over the years, class-action lawsuits in Canada have been settled over the price-fixing of bread, chocolate, diamonds, drywall, car tires, LCD screens and more. But we haven’t decided whether we’re going to actually acknowledge how such collusion is now effectively being done by algorithms.
…Amazon made headlines last fall after it was revealed that its secret algorithm (codenamed Project Nessie) tested how much it can get competitors to follow it in raising prices.

06/17/2023

What if solar panel arrays could be in parking lots instead of forests?

04/22/2022

The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) are seeking innovative solutions that can provide situational awareness of marine mammal presence to minimize the risk of harm from naval operations.

03/05/2017

03/05/2017

Glenbow Museum Inuit art - This project was to document and make available online some of Glenbow's remarkable collection of early Inuit drawings, prints and sculptures, highlighting information about some of the most significants works and their creators.

08/09/2014

Caribou

07/27/2014

Peregrine Diamonds - ongoing archaeological consulting since 2009

02/28/2013

Backfilling at Whitefish Lake, 1977