I just read a brilliant essay about the 90’s by Freddie de Boer, and it…
Would You Put AI Art In Your House?
I’ve been thinking for a couple of weeks about making and hanging some AI…
Humiliation is Deadly
I’ve been thinking for a few years about the danger presented by humiliated…
Supporting Sam Harris on Company Autonomy
The internet’s gone a bit crazy about Sam Harris supposedly supporting censorship.…
A Bourgeoisie Primer
In my reading the term (and concept) Bourgeoisie comes up so often that I cannot…
Two Americas
The US’s terminal conflict will be an internal one, fought between people…
Why Everyone Needs a Blog
In this post I’m going to convince you why everyone needs a blog. Here’s the…
How Much Incel Terrorism Can We Prevent With Kindness?
When I think about violence caused by young, socially-rejected males, I often…
Disappointed in Scott Galloway
I’m a fan of Scott Galloway. I’ve been following him since a few years…
Our Return to Normal Shows Risk is Mostly Psychological
Much of the country is done with Covid. At least for this Omicron phase of it.…
Thoughts on Rogan and Redemption
I wanted to put out some thoughts about the Joe Rogan racism controversy. A video…
Is This the Most Important Civilizational Pattern?
I’ve always been fascinated by this aphorism. The original form pretends…
What if Our Problems Aren’t Tech Problems?
I just woke up with a troubling—yet perhaps freeing—thought. What…
The EM Wave of Crisis and Appreciation
I remember the first time I learned about Maxwell’s equations in High School.…
Why is the NYTimes So Down on the US and the West?
I just kind of noticed that the NYTimes never has a positive view of the West.…
Everything is K-Shaped Right Now
Starting last fall you’ve probably heard people talking about a “k-shaped…
Frontview Mirror | 2021 Edition
Futurists are like great mentors and great leaders—they exist, but as soon…
Disambiguating Mass Shootings
I think the term “mass shooting” has become overloaded to the point…
A More Positive Take on America’s Potential Fall
I’ve been quite troubled lately with all the talk of America’s fall.…
Beliefs Have Consequences
The terrorists who attacked the Capitol building have a lot in common with ISIS,…
It’s Becoming Easier to Fail and Succeed
A number of forces are simultaneously pushing people towards two sides of a socioeconomic…
The East, West, Individualism, Collectivism, and COVID
Maybe the problems the US and Europe are having with COVID, compared to the East,…
The Relationship Between Hardship, Struggle, and Meaning
I think the best thing to happen to America was a massive influx of people with…
Civil War Would Look Different This Time
A lot of people are talking about another American Civil War. A number of white…
Why I Like TikTok So Much
I get that I’m a security guy, and thus am not supposed to like China stealing…