Published in Better Marketing·PinnedMember-onlyFacebook Has an Old People Problem That Won’t DieBut Facebook will die because of it. — Facebook has an existential problem. No, it is not Congressional scrutiny, whistleblowers, or public scorn. All of those will probably blow over in time and result in little to no action, whether inside Facebook or through legislative means. It is well known that Facebook has become an old person’s platform…Facebook4 min read
Published in PolisPandit·1 day agoMember-onlyWhat the Trump Raid Tells UsAbout the likely charges and Republicans — The FBI’s recent raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club and home (the “Trump Raid”) tells us many things, not only about the government’s case against the 45th president, but also about Trump supporters and loyalists. Conservative media was in chaos in the hours after Trump confirmed the raid. Kevin McCarthy even…Trump6 min read
Published in PolisPandit·6 days agoMember-onlyPut the Body and the Bedroom on the Ballot This NovemberThis is how the Democrats will win the midterms. — For years Republicans have sold their souls in exchange for U.S. Supreme Court nominations. They got what they wanted. …Politics5 min read
Published in The Book Cafe·Jul 28Member-onlyIs Climate Change Unsettled? A Book ReviewIt was an unsettling read, but in a good way. — Honestly, I had reservations before reading this book. I first heard of Unsettled when its author, Steven Koonin, appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, which I’ll be the first to say is not the best forum for hard science. As I listened to Koonin speak, however, I realized that I…Books7 min read
Published in PolisPandit·Jul 24Member-onlyCharging Donald Trump for the January 6th U.S. Capitol AssaultNo person is above the law, right Merrick? — What happened on January 6th at the U.S. Capitol was not the result of mere inaction by Donald Trump. He failed to act. Intentionally. While a mob of his supporters — whom he had just spoken to minutes before — ransacked the U.S. Capitol, he sat comfortably in the dining…Donald Trump7 min read
Jul 22We need to re-design our economy to make it easier to love each other.A World Without Interest Is Not Only Possible but Wildly Preferable72843Jared A. BrockThis is hilarious. You've never worked in finance, have you?This is hilarious. You've never worked in finance, have you? I'm definitely not one to say the system is perfect. There's too much inequality and too much unchecked power. BUT - there is a gaping hole in your proposal. First, lending money is not analogous to "honor and glory", "art…1 min read
Published in PolisPandit·Jul 21Member-onlyDestroying the Western World OrderWhat Russia and China’s alliance means for the West — Russia and China have established a new economic and security network aimed at destroying the Western world order. They each have their own motivations for doing so, but with a common adversary in “the West”, their partnership is mutually beneficial. …Politics7 min read
Published in PolisPandit·Jul 20Member-onlyShoe Dog and the Death of American EntrepreneurismCould someone replicate what Phil Knight did today? — Shoe Dog is the story of Nike and how it came to be one of the most iconic brands in history. Who doesn’t recognize the swoosh immediately? The book is so well-written, concise, and compelling, I had to check whether the author, Nike founder Phil Knight, used a ghostwriter. …Books7 min read
Published in Bon Vivant·Jul 18Member-only5 Takeaways From an American Visiting LondonWhat’s with all the dudes at pubs on a Tuesday? — I recently returned from a two week trip to London. We stayed in the City of London, which some may be surprised to know is different from “Greater London” where most of the tourist attractions are located. The City of London is basically the financial district (outside of Canary Wharf). …London8 min read
Published in CodeX·Jul 14Member-onlyPegasus: The Spyware You Need To Know AboutDemocracies even use it to spy on their own citizens — Have you heard of Pegasus? You need to. It is only the beginning of sophisticated spyware increasingly invading the daily lives of ordinary citizens. Without them even knowing. Democracies, including the United States, have used Pegasus against their own citizens. …Technology5 min read
