Picket Fences Capitalism
Picket fences represent the two forms of American capitalism.
Why We Should Go Home
Young people should explore the world. They should experience and learn from it. But wouldn't it be great if they could, as thriving professionals, bring those experiences back to the communities that raised them?
When Extreme Wrongness Reigns
Imagine thinking that every other Democrat you meet is unpatriotic – or that every other Republican you meet is insensitive to racism.
Innovation Is Not Only For Young People
In this world, wisdom is a competitive advantage
How To Pick A Co-Founder
In a savagely competitive world, the difference between great and very good is much, much larger than the difference between very good and good.
When Climate Change Becomes Real
After forty years, the climate change community may finally have its opening.
The 2008 Financial Crisis in Six Numbers
With the benefit of time and perspective, it is clear that the financial crisis was far, far worse than I knew at the time.
DoD's $15 Billion Silicon Valley Exit
Silicon Valley sits atop a foundation financed by the American military.
Overlord
Young men from Iowa or Baltimore storming the German war machine
Where the 21st Century is Happening
Cities are the perfect mix of mega growth, nasty problems, and shifting lines of authority.