Book excerpt: Financial services CEO, Paul Thomas, made his debut as an author with Bite Size Advice - A Definitive Guide to Political, Economic, Social and Technological Issues. Now he is back with volume 2. This second installment of Bite Size Advice has the subtitle, The Lesson Continues, and is a veritable treasure trove for those with a thirst for knowledge. Yet again, the reader is presented with a collection of blog posts that provide an illuminating guide to the issues that are shaping politics, redesigning business, changing society and driving technology. Prepare to be educated, entertained and enlightened as you discover concise answers to important questions. IS government debt a bad thing?WHAT caused the Global Financial Crisis?WHERE is artificial intelligence headed?WHY is higher education important?HOW vital is banking to a modern economy?WILL driverless cars become ubiquitous? This is a practical guide that immediately takes hold of the reader’s inquisitive nature. Thoroughly engaging and brimming with information, barely a page goes by without an interesting fact. The snappy text is presented in bite-size nuggets and moves effortlessly from topic to topic. Paul offers a fresh voice, honest opinions and concise thinking as he skilfully examines some of today’s most topical issues. The writing is lucid while simultaneously being witty and wise. A must read for anyone who wants to understand how the world works.