I feel about as negative on our longterm prospects as I’ve been in years.
Beyond the foundation of the U.S. system as a democratic republic, one could argue the U.S. banking system, Wall Street, and the U.S. technology ecosystem, Silicon Valley, are the two most valuable assets we have.
George Orwell once said, “People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes … the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome.” Prediction markets can help clear up that crystal ball.
This past week, after seeing the anger boil over, I started thinking about this market in the context of the five stages of grief.
The way I’ve been thinking about our energy utilization is shaped by the Kardashev scale — a method of measuring a civilization’s level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it is able to harness. My takeaway? We need MORE POWER!
Benjamin Franklin, who was a prolific writer among other things, was fond of making lists. On more than one of Ben’s lists the notion of “frugality” can be found. I share the love of writing, making lists, and have a deep respect for frugality myself.
At one time, the practice of charging interest when loaning money was outlawed.
At other times, there are examples of a ruling body permitting its own constituents to lend and charge interest only to outsiders.
When I landed my first job, I rewarded myself with a Louis Vuitton scarf.
Once you are done laughing or rolling your eyes; let’s explore why I bought this expensive scarf.
I’ve read exactly one fiction book over the last few years — Snow Crash. Among numerous accolades, it’s often credited with coining the term “metaverse”. Whether or not it was the first usage of the word, the book piqued my interest in the concept of a metaverse and it’s something I have been pondering ever… Continue reading You’re Already In The Metaverse
Attending a large western university exposes students to at least a somewhat diverse cross-section of people. Oddly enough, when I was a student at one such university, that felt like a good thing. If anything, with hindsight, exploration of even more diverse viewpoints would have been a benefit.
In what is something of a terrible cycle — increased temperatures put additional stress on the grid and contribute to an increase in the number of wildfires and droughts. Wildfires and droughts put more strain on the grid by lowering the effectiveness of solar and hydroelectric power. This means capacity related blackouts could become more common.
