What Drives Elon Musk?
Every 3 hours. That is about how often Elon Musk checks X.com which, in his own words, corresponds nicely with his rate of going to the...
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What the Hell is an Economy?
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- Nov 20
- 2 min
Are you Wealthier After Selling Your House?
A recent legal ruling may break the National Association of Realtors (NAR) stranglehold on the real estate market, allowing for the...
- Oct 4
- 4 min
The Debt Party is Over
Back in December of 2021, I suggested that the era of easy money was over, that the 30-year treasury debt party was coming to an end....
- Jul 15
- 6 min
Economics and Energy
To appreciate the economics of energy conversion, some basic principles of physics need to be understood. To make this as easy as humanly...
- Jun 20
- 1 min
I Found My Asteroid !
I actually do have an asteroid named after me, here is the official document. But where is it? Space is pretty big, after all......
- May 15
- 4 min
Economic Thoughts on the Future of Energy
Reliable and affordable energy is a requirement for a healthy economy, one that is creating economic wealth via the abundant and...
- Mar 29
- 3 min
It is Time for Banks to Evolve
The fact that today’s bank deposits are at risk is not a signal that the depositors failed to perform due diligence, it is a signal that...
- Mar 20
- 3 min
SVB Fallout: Let’s Not Destroy our Culture of Entrepreneurism
In response to Covid, our political leaders mandated restrictions resulting in a partial economic shutdown. Then gave trillions of...
- Feb 20
- 3 min
The Theory of Opposite Economics
Just Pretend it Works. A lumberjack chops down a tree, delivers it to a sawmill that cuts it into 2x4’s, which are later sold to Home...
- Jan 25
- 7 min
Thoughts on the Future of Flying
Sunset High Above Palm Springs, Westbound My first solo was almost 17 years ago, over 2000 flight hours ago. Just the flying machine and...
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Micro-Mobility is an Economically Viable Climate Solution
Tesla makes quality vehicles; I know this because I own one. They are convenient and fun to drive. I also own a Jackrabbit, a small,...
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Create More Wealth, Save the Planet
Provide our scientists and engineers with the wealth they need to succeed. For the last several centuries the world has changed, and...
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Exposing the Hidden Inflation Tax
What’s for dinner? Hamburger or Steak? President Biden recently stated that “prices are still too high.” Perhaps he was referring to the...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 4 min
The Necessary Creation of Excess Wealth
The Advancement of Science is Expensive I am an engineer, which means I like to model things. Take a big, overly complicated dynamic...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
MinddogTV Interview
Listen to me on MinddogTV talking about the release of the 2nd edition of my book, "What the Hell is an Economy"...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 4 min
The Inequality of Supply & Demand
Can it be balanced? All of us (people, businesses, government) exchange wealth (i.e., spend money) for needed goods and services. This is...
- May 5, 2022
- 4 min
Solving the Student Loan Debt Problem
The Medicine Will be Difficult to Swallow There is a common misconception that forgiving student loan debt will be an economic boon for...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 4 min
Confused About the Source of Inflation?
Only if one chooses to ignore the obvious. For many centuries our ancestors thought that the stars and planets circled around the Earth,...
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
I just sent Bitcoin to the Ukraine Government
Because we have been empowered Something profound is happening right now in the global financial space. In response to Russia’s invasion...
- Feb 27, 2022
- 5 min
I Found the James Webb Space Telescope With my 7-inch Telescope
One of these stars is actually the JWST Watch this time-lapse video to see which one it is The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is in...
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