S. Hiro Black

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Buildings face a surge in cyberattack risk! The true nature of invisible vulnerabilities.

What are the cyberattack risks lurking in buildings? This article clearly explains everything from the causes of vulnerabilities, corporate losses, and insurance blind spots, using real-world examples of hotel attacks. We also introduce immediate countermeasures.
2026.04.07
Technical Information
Small Talk

Are you focusing solely on the ‘average pay rise rate’? What you need to know about the concept of ‘reasonable pay rises’ for the 2026 spring wage negotiations

An explanation of how to calculate a ‘reasonable wage increase rate’ ahead of the 2026 spring wage negotiations. We outline how to strike a balance between the three key factors—inflation, labour productivity and the labour share of national income—to avoid the pitfalls of the average wage increase rate.
2026.04.07
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Small Talk

What are the information risks in the age of AI? The Epstein papers reveal new corporate norms.

Do you initially think, "We have solid information management in place, so we're fine"? However, with the advancement of AI, we're entering an era where risks arise from "information your company doesn't possess." This article uses the infamous Epstein papers as an example to discuss new information risks in the AI era...
2026.04.06
Small Talk
Maybe this weekend

Are earthquakes not something that "happen"? — What if humanity was controlling them?

Are earthquakes and volcanoes truly natural phenomena? "The Secret History of Raffles" is an intellectually stimulating read that explores the shocking hypothesis of controlling disasters. A perfect book for weekend reading.
2026.04.05
Maybe this weekend
Maybe this weekend

What if you could hear the "voice of scent"? A book that will completely change the way you see the world.

Plants are not silent—'Kaori-kun' is a book that depicts the world from the surprising perspective of "a conversation through scent." We explain why weekend reading can become more profound.
2026.04.04
Maybe this weekend
Health Tip

[A Word of Caution for Middle-Aged and Older Adults] Is being ‘too thin’ dangerous? Five risks to your health from a low-carb diet and the right ways to manage them

First, have you ever found yourself thinking, "I'm eating less for the sake of my health," only to realize later that you've lost too much weight? While carbohydrate restriction and other dietary restrictions have become popular in recent years for weight loss and preventing lifestyle-related diseases, it's believed that going too far can actually harm your health. ...
2026.04.03
Health Tip
Small Talk

Eliminating "waste" in condominium management: A perspective on protecting asset value by entrusting it to professionals.

For those struggling with rising condominium management fees: This article explains cost reduction examples from 40% through switching to an independent management company, and the advantages of a "manager-only system" that eliminates the need for a board of directors. We introduce professional management perspectives for business people, addressing the shortage of repair reserve funds and reducing the burden on residents.
2026.04.03
Small Talk
Small Talk

What will the world be like after the AI bubble bursts? The shadow that declining US consumption casts on businesses.

This article analyzes scenarios following the collapse of the AI bubble from an expert's perspective. It examines how a stock market crash, which accounts for 211 TP3T of US household assets, will impact the global economy through reduced consumption. It also summarizes key points that business professionals should know in the morning, including the shift in US economic hegemony, the status of the dollar, and China's overproduction problem.
2026.04.02
Small Talk
Sports Comments

"Is talent an illusion?" The truth about practice that determines improvement in sports.

Athletic talent isn't something you're born with. Drawing on the examples of Tiger Woods and Roger Federer, along with scientific research, this article explains the power of practice and the right mindset for effective effort in determining improvement.
2026.04.01
Sports Comments
Small Talk

The reason why 90% of organizational transformations fail and the three common characteristics of successful ones

The reason organizational transformation fails lies in the leader's "hero mentality." This article explains three key points for success (coalition building, storytelling about challenges, and leveraging culture) with concrete examples.
2026.04.01
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