5,000 Years of History Reveal Why Our Civilization Is Destined for Self-Destruction

Cambridge researcher's groundbreaking analysis of human societies reveals the hidden patterns driving us toward global collapse—and the radical changes needed to survive The ruins of past empires tell a story we're still refusing to hear What if everything we've been told about human progress is fundamentally wrong? What if "civilization" itself is nothing more than sophisticated propaganda designed to justify domination? These aren't the musings of a fringe theorist—they're the conclusions of Dr. Luke Kemp,...

Fact-Checking David Sacks’ “1,000,000× in Four Years” AI Progress Claim

Analyzing the exponential acceleration in AI capabilities through advances in models, chips, and compute infrastructure The three vectors of AI advancement: algorithms, hardware, and compute scaling Venture capitalist David Sacks recently argued that artificial intelligence is on track for a million-fold (1,000,000×) improvement in four years, driven by exponential advances in three areas: models/algorithms, chips, and compute infrastructure. In a podcast discussion, Sacks stated that AI models are getting "3–4× better" every year, new hardware...

Reflecting on 2018 & Charting New Paths for 2019

I'm thrilled to unveil my brand new interactive experience: My 2019 Resolutions & 2018 Year in Review. This project became much more than just a simple tracker—it evolved into a meaningful journey of reflection, celebration, and intentional goal-setting for the upcoming year. Click on the image to explore the interactive experience Join the Conversation What reflection tools do you use to look back on your year? How do you set meaningful goals for the future?

Calgary Veteran Who Survived Dunkirk Recounts His Experience

Calgary Veteran Who Survived Dunkirk Recounts His Experience

"Tonight I cried because it's never the end. It won't happen. We the human species are so intelligent and we do such astonishing things. We can fly to the moon but we still do stupid things," Sturdy said. "So when I see the film tonight, I see it with a certain kind of sadness. Because what happened back then in 1940, it's not the end." — Veteran Ken Sturdy, reflecting on the film "Dunkirk" In...

Company Culture

Key Insights from "The Year Without Pants" Leadership Lessons from WordPress.com and the Future of Work In "The Year Without Pants," Scott Berkun shares his experience working as a team leader at Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and practices of one of the world's most successful fully remote companies. I've collected some of the most impactful passages that resonated with me about company culture, leadership, and...

2015 Resolutions

"Everyone has a plan – until they get punched in the face." — Mike Tyson 2014 in Review Mike Tyson once said, "everyone has a plan — until they get punched in the face." I spent a considerable amount of time in 2014 dusting myself off from the barrage of punches life threw at me in 2013. What I learned in 2014 is a big reason I haven't been able to accomplish a majority of...

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