Cycles of Change

In the 1960s, bicycles looked similar to modern bikes but functioned quite differently. They had two wheels, pedals, and handlebars, yet lacked the sophistication of current designs. Bicycles were simpler machines with fewer gears. The drive train, [...]

In the future, there might be a really cool combination of two amazing technologies called blockchain and AI in our schools. Let me explain what that could look like: First, let's talk about blockchain. Imagine a special digital ledger, like a big [...]

Historical records show that homelessness was a common occurrence throughout the late 19th century. Data from the late 19th and early 20th centuries indicates high levels of displacement despite a much smaller national population. Records from 1880 [...]

Improving self-reliance can be a prudent approach for households and small enterprises during times of economic uncertainty or potential downturns. Focusing on reducing risk and exposure can help mitigate the potential impact. Here are a few [...]

Trading strategies vary in their merits and suitability, but none guarantee success. Consistency and discipline as crucial factors for traders. This essay explores the significance of self-observation and understanding, developing conviction in [...]

To Summarize: Exchange-based leveraged zero-sum trading involves borrowing funds to amplify positions, with winners and losers balancing out to zero. The ratio of winners to losers in this type of trading is approximately 85/15. Market conditions, [...]

The presence of an individual inhabiting a nomadic lifestyle within a settled community often triggers a complex array of psychological and sociological responses. Unlike the institutionalized or invisible unhoused population, the intentional nomad, [...]

Collective intelligence (CI) is the synergy of knowledge, insights, and problem-solving abilities that emerges when individuals collaborate and pool their expertise as a group or community. It taps into the idea that the collective wisdom of a [...]

Paul Craig Roberts is an American economist, author, and former government official. He served as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy during the Reagan administration. Roberts has been an outspoken commentator on economic and [...]

Throughout history, various individuals have been revered by different cultures and belief systems as saviors or embodiments of truth, grace, and eternal life. These figures represent humanity's deepest aspirations and highest ideals, offering [...]

Witchi-Tai-To is a song written by Jim Pepper, a Native American jazz saxophonist and composer of Kaw and Creek heritage. The song gained popularity after being recorded by various artists, including Pepper himself, in the 1960s and 1970s. The title [...]

Michael Franti is an American musician who has made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter, rapper, poet, and social activist. Franti is known for his diverse musical style, blending elements of hip-hop, reggae, rock, folk, and pop. Franti [...]