The Futility of Reform
Earth Is Not Optional
The Brightest Bulb in a Dim Chandelier
Running Two Operating Systems
Hope Is the Quietest Prison
The Cult of Innovation and the Death of Usefulness
Reality Is a User Interface
What’s on the Box Is a Lie
Becoming …
The Coward’s Cloister
The Applause Is a Lie
The Fairy Tale of the Political Savior
Oh my, oh my. How many debates have I had over the years with people I genuinely respect — intelligent,…
If You’re Looking for a Villain, Book the Right Flight
Oh yes — how dare they. How dare a country try to make life better for its own citizens?How dare…
Peanuts for Elephants
Money, for most people, behaves like a candle flame does for a moth. Irresistible. The moment the scent of green…
The Oldest Trick in the Book
Let me add a splash of cold water to the punch bowl. Yes, the economy will eventually crack. But oil…
The Dial Has Not Swung Back Yet
“Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times. Hard times create strong men.”…
Models Are Not Reality — And That’s the Problem
Models are dangerous. Not because they are useless. Quite the opposite. They can be extraordinarily useful. They allow us to…
Visibility Is Not Control
Europe has a structural blind spot when it comes to private property and the autonomy of commercial entities. Many of…
