Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says there’s no “clear cut” answer on whether newcomers should play the original 1997 Final Fantasy 7 before the Remake trilogy. Hamaguchi says the original story is “very much enshrined” in the Remake trilogy, so knowing what happened in the original can make it easier to notice what’s changing and “get more out of it.” He says experiencing the story for the first time with the trilogy’s “modern graphical splendor” could make its emotional impact stronger. “It’s down to people’s preferences,” Hamaguchi concludes. “It’s not as clear cut as one way or the other.”

Finally, a great analysis of AI layoffs. By 2029, 30% of employees laid off due to replacement by Al will need to be rehired, often at a significantly higher cost! While workforce cuts may deliver short-term financial gains, they deplete talent pipelines and erode institutional knowledge. According to Gartner's latest Hype Cycle for the Future of Work, the real opportunity isn't workforce reduction, it's workforce amplification.

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Final September read for @UMich Consumer Sentiment 48.1 vs. 47.8 prelim. & 51.7  prior; current conditions 50.9 vs. 50.9 prelim. & 51.9 prior; expectations 46.3 vs. 45.8 prelim. & 51.5 prior