2024 Year in Review: A Kaleidoscope of Insights Across Diverse Themes

By Jefferies Jiang

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the diverse range of topics explored in my Medium articles this year. From global perspectives on addiction to nuanced discussions of history, leadership, and technology, the past year has been a journey of discovery and dialogue. Through these writings, I sought to explore the complex interplay of tradition and modernity, contextualize historical insights for the present, and provide actionable knowledge for leaders, innovators, and curious minds alike.

This year, the articles tackled some of the most pressing and thought-provoking issues. Pieces like “Addiction Happens Across Various Countries” examined the social, economic, and cultural factors driving addiction globally. Similarly, “The Role of Historical Understanding in Leadership and Public Selection” underscored the importance of history in guiding decisions and shaping governance. Leadership remained a recurring theme, with “The Seduction of Strategy: How Capital Structure Shapes Human Capital in the U.S.” delving into the relationship between financial decisions and organizational culture. Meanwhile, articles such as “Unleashing the Power of Data Analytics in the 21st Century” and “Generative AI Apps for Leaders” explored how technology is transforming decision-making, offering practical insights for leaders navigating the digital age.

History and culture also took center stage. Articles like “The Qing Legal Code” and…