PinnedMember-onlyMen Complaining About Women Complaining About MenA History of Misery Not Always Shared — The Misery History Show allows every individual and group to explain how THEY are underappreciated, overabused, and deserving of special accommodation. The producers of the show want everyone to know a critical thing: You are right. You have been taken advantage of. Go ahead and be unhappy. Today’s episode begins…Society And Culture4 min readSociety And Culture4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWe Have Lost Your Data. Too Bad, Not Our Fault.Helpful stories for when (not if) a corporation loses your data — Don’t ever think your personal information is your own. As we approach adulthood, we discover a new cycle of life: the personal information life cycle. In this cycle we Create new personal information at banks, the department of motor vehicles (drivers license), the US Department of State (passport), websites, Provide…Culture9 min readCulture9 min read
Published in The Idea Salon·PinnedMember-onlyAmericans Live In An Upside Down WorldThe world of economic inequality is its own stranger thing — Over the last few days I’ve participated in a conversation about making the American economic system work better for more Americans. It’s been a good talk. A lot of folks have joined in, and the discussion has remained civil. Out in the real world, the discussions have continued to be…Culture7 min readCulture7 min read
Pinned“Ukraine Has Not Been Invaded!”Millions of people believe this — You are probably not surprised to hear this: Millions believe that Ukraine is NOT being invaded. Liberated, maybe. Some will assume I’m talking about only the Russian people. We know that the mass of Russians believe that there is only a “special operation” going on in Ukraine now…against the Nazis. …Ukraine6 min readUkraine6 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyThe Economics of Sports Trumps Conspiracy TheoryWhy the NFL is not rigged…even though it looks like it is — A few days ago, sports radio hosts joined with the state governor to celebrate a new era in Massachusetts and many other states: legalized sports betting. Gambling is a huge business now legal in places other than Vegas. …Culture7 min readCulture7 min read
Jan 25Member-onlyCan Americans Stomach A Tie? A Critical Question For 2023In world financial markets, in Congress, in Ukraine — America’s financial hegemony is rapidly disappearing: China is positioning the renminbi as a reserve currency versus the dollar Russia is rallying against the SWIFT international banking standard Saudi is permitting new oil contracts in any currency, not just dollars There are fewer reasons for Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and countries…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
Jan 23Member-onlyI Told You That Women Make Weak Leaders!Everyone knows it’s true — Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, is stepping down. She says that she no longer has “enough in the tank” to continue running the country. It’s strange to hear those words from a politician. Right? In 2020, Vladimir Putin asserted his right to rule Russia until he is 84…Culture8 min readCulture8 min read
Jan 17Member-onlyReal Heroes Know When To QuitThe biggest heroes can become fools at the end — Everyone watching the game knew it was over…except for Tom Brady. Sure, Tom had orchestrated the biggest Superbowl comeback ever, down 27 against the Atlanta Falcons. Realistically, though, he was only 39 at the time. Going into the fourth quarter of Monday Night’s playoff game, the Tom Brady Buccaneers were…Culture5 min readCulture5 min read
Jan 5Member-only4 Truths the Damar Hamlin Collapse Reveals About Americans in 2023The hours following the Damar Hamlin collapse offers us insight into America in 2023… and a special warning for anyone writing in these devilish times. If you haven’t seen video of the Damar Hamlin collapse, good for you! You are living under a rock somewhere. …America10 min readAmerica10 min read
Dec 28, 2022Member-onlyHoly Technology— An Emergency Call From The PastThe deeper technology truths behind the iPhone 14 rescue — Did you see the story about the latest miraculous iPhone 14 rescue? Two weeks ago a man and a woman’s car slipped one hundred yards off a cliff onto the floor of a canyon. Before they could crawl out of the car, their iPhone had automatically dialed 911, announced their…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
