Dominique Olivier
Know your worth: Julius Caesar and the Veblen Effect
You may already be familiar with the concept of Veblen goods, but do you know the story of how Julius Caesar made himself seem far more important and valuable thanks to a few pirates? Well, get ready for it, as told by Dominique Olivier.
Dominique Olivier
Cartels, cement and crocodiles – yes, crocodiles
Drugs. Counterfeit goods. Diamonds. Weapons. Sand? As Dominique Olivier explains, cartels will find a way to smuggle just about anything. And sometimes, nature bites back.
Dominique Olivier
Brat or demure? Viral words for viral brands.
FMCG brands have had to adapt to the immense popularity of TikTok. Instead of driving the trends themselves, brands are having to respond to the trends already out there. Dominique Olivier explains.
Dominique Olivier
Short Stories v.03: The legacies of restless women
Dominique Olivier tells the story of four kick-ass women who have done extraordinary things. Celebrate Women's Month by recognising those who change the world, from journalism and politics to literacy and sport.
Dominique Olivier
Playing the Art Market: A Fool’s Gambit?
Investing in art is harder than investing in stocks. Welcome to the world of alternative assets, where a Banksy artwork was "created" live at an auction. This is just one of the crazy stories in the world of art values. Dominique Olivier paints this picture for us.
Dominique Olivier
What ChatGPT can teach us about first mover disadvantage
ChatGPT may have taken AI from obscurity into the headlines, but will they suffer from first mover disadvantage? Dominique Olivier delves into this phenomenon.
Dominique Olivier
Lego: brick by brick, a private company masterpiece
Lego is one of the most important companies in the world. It is also still owned by the founding family, a wonderful tale of building a legacy business. Dominique Olivier tells the story of Lego.
Dominique Olivier
Cancel culture: new methods, same principles
With the Donald Trump assassination all over the headlines, the iconic photo of the event reminded Dominique Olivier of a famous painting from the French Revolution. That got her thinking: is cancel culture really a new thing? Or just a social media equivalent of old habits?
