Once upon a time, America seemed like the land of unlimited opportunity. Now, for the first time in our history, the next generation may live more poorly than we do. The United States was the first country founded on ideas. From 1630, when Puritan leader John Winthrop’s vision of a new colony [...]
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The Dangers of Short-Termism
Sometimes it’s hard for us to think ahead. Our financial system, instincts, and frenetic media culture always seem to be pushing us to take pleasure — right now. At the extreme, we rush frantically between activities while often paying little attention to where life is taking us. Sometim[...]
I Don’t Like Wikileaks
Starting in November 2010, Wikileaks, an international media organization that releases documents from anonymous news sources and leaks began to release 251,000 diplomatic cables from the United States. While some have praised this as an act of openness and accountability, I believe this position is[...]
Our Future, Darkly
Elections have consequences. What follows is a possible future if the Democrats fail. It all began a decade ago in 2010. After failing to reverse the severe economic crisis created during the Bush Administration, the Democrats imploded – just two years through Barack Obama’s only term. Savaged b[...]
The Case Against Apple
For more than 25 years, Apple Computer has sold some of the most gorgeous and best designed consumer products in the world. However, there is a dark side to the company that belies its brilliant image making. Apple is the Janus of the computer world. On one hand, it makes incredible things. Th[...]
