American Factory documentary on Netflix is a riveting film about reality. It’s a compelling microcosm of the challenges faced by western nations competing with Chinese manufacturing. Read more
Category: Insights
Math Encyclopedia – Great Reference Book
Forty years ago, I bought a math encyclopedia. It’s been a great reference and a good investment in lifelong learning. Read more
Postal Rate Controversy and Economics
Figuring out the postal rate controversy is tough. You need to consider a complex cost structure and the politics of mail delivery. Read more
Neal Stephenson Writes Great Science Fiction
Human nature rules, even in the well traveled worlds of science fiction and alternative reality. Neal Stephenson writes some of these best stories. Read more
E-Packet Electronics Delivery
E-Packet electronics delivery from China is really cheap for me, which is why I source my parts offshore whenever I can, even if I have to wait a few weeks longer. Read more
Personal Transportation Modes Waste Energy
Even if we go electric and driver-less, only 2% of energy used actually moves a person. We need better personal transportation modes. Read more
Apollo Inspired Mankind – Fifty Year Gap
Apollo inspired mankind greatly. What came next? Not much, it seems. Fifty pretty dry years for mankind. Witness POTUS on Twitter. Read more
Jamie’s Tree – Growing Up Fast
Every time I look at Jamie’s tree, I think of him and the fun we had planting and nurturing this new life in our back yard. Read more
Russian Radio Hacking Since the Cold War
You can learn a lot about Russian radio hacking dating back to the 1950’s. This new book is all about electromagnetic radiation, RF flooding and other weird espionage techniques. Read more
Reading Newspapers Online – No More Print
Recently, we dropped our newspaper print edition subscription and moved to reading newspapers online. And, along the way, saved $25 a month. Read more