Topic
Billionaires
A collection of 14 issues
The Danger Zone: When Societies Struggle to Adapt to Technological Change
I’ve thought a lot lately about how previous generations, during prior periods of major technological change, dealt with being caught between the tectonic plates of past, present, and future.
Most of us assume, I believe, that tomorrow will be much like today. For the most part, that’s true.
A Picture Worth 1,500 Words
We’ve all heard the saying: A picture is worth a thousand words. Let’s put it to the test here and now. Perhaps we’ll discover that some pictures are worth more than a thousand words.
Look at this picture, for instance.
What do you see? Perception is inherently
Musk’s Empire: Why Tesla Might Suffer from Rise of SpaceX
No Surprises in Cisco’s Latest Quarter, but Federal Storm Clouds Threaten
LNG Oversupply? With Tech’s Ascension, There’s No Such Thing as Enough Energy
A few years ago, if you flew across North America on a clear day, preferably in an aircraft, you would sometimes see natural gas flares burning below you at ground level. Natural gas often is found in proximity to oil, so while the oil was extracted and transported for processing
Reviewing Some Stuff I Couldn’t Think About
Presenting a Tapas Menu of Recent Tech News
Each week, we’re swamped by events and information. It’s hard to keep up. We do our best to remain apprised of what matters to us, but relevant developments can evade the notice of even the most diligent observer.
What follows are news items that caught my attention but
If Big Money Goes Private, Whither the Public Markets?
How to Distinguish Digital Public Squares from Royal Courts
I reminisced the other day about the golden age of Usenet. Admittedly, those days weren’t long in number, but they were good while they lasted.
In the early 90s, I subscribed to a few Usenet forums (fora, if you insist), including a few related to my favorite bands, sports