Oct
20
Immortality is a Foolish Wish
A few reflections on why living forever should be no one's desire
2 min read
Watch Out!
These posts address topics that represent a danger to our well-ordered state of mind. Here we cover things that make us mad or give rise to passions. This can lead to bad decisions and suboptimal outcomes
Sep
22
From American Exceptionalism to American Wimps
When did we become a nation of risk-averse underachievers?
3 min read
Sep
08
What if We All Showed Up for a Climate Disaster That Didn’t Happen?
We’re in the process of committing possibly the greatest waste of resources in human history
3 min read
Sep
01
How To Undermine Your Coworkers With Grace
And how to ensure they can't tell you're doing it
4 min read
Jul
28
Are There Limits on How Much Leaders Can Loot in Your Country?
It’s not elections, institutions, or incomes that distinguish rogue nations from those governed by the Rule of Law
3 min read
Jul
21
Sometimes "Never Give Up" Turns Out To Be Terrible Advice
Great advice in the wrong setting and out of context can become useless advice
3 min read
May
26
Stop Voting for Those Who Would Destroy Us
The issues that would seem to divide us are wildly exaggerated and for one purpose only
6 min read
Apr
07
I Predict an Epic Lawsuit Against Food Companies
We’re unhealthier than ever and someone’s going to pay a staggering amount in damages
5 min read
Mar
31
How Younger Generations Might Inadvertently Destroy Civilization
We’ve grown comfortable blaming Armageddon on Boomers. But what if Gen Y and Gen Z bring about the end of days?
6 min read
Jan
27
The West Owes this Couple a Huge Thank You
The Population Bomb was entirely wrong, but it helped persuade our greatest competitor to curb their growth
4 min read