Category: Society
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The Age of Things
Things matter. What things impact our lives at this time? Phones, airplanes, cars, social media, computers, cameras, the printing press, agriculture, fire, and more are worthwhile candidates. Let’s consider the age of things with regard to how they impact our lives. As a kid, I checked out lots of books from the local library. (The…
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Underwhelmed
I’m feeling underwhelmed. On July 4, 2025, people in the USA are celebrating Independence Day. I’m thrilled for the people who are enjoying the revelry. I hear the firecrackers from China, and I think of the tariffs that may make them scarce next year. Mostly, I’m upset about the Big Beautiful Bill that is going…
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Wealth in Society
When I was a kid, the United States of America had a strong and vibrant middle class. This led to lots of innovation and growth. Here’s a report that provides a decent look at the data. The key take-away is that income and wealth inequality has risen significantly since the 1970’s. In practical terms, this…
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Wealth Building
I’ve written about this topic previously. In this post, I want to keep it as simple as possible. We pretty much all know how to build wealth. Simply spend less than you earn; then, save and invest the rest. The concept is simple. Putting it into practice is not so easy. The problem is that…
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Optimism
When I was a kid, I thought the future was only going to get better. While I admit to being a bit naive, I never imagined that the United States of America would have a President like Trump. I’m an optimistic person. I really do believe that we can figure shit out together and that…
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Small Actions Matter
It’s easy to convince ourselves that only big actions matter: grand gestures, bold moves, and earth-shattering initiatives. Nothing could be further from the truth! Habits are typically built from taking small actions over and over. Building wealth is a good example. You don’t need to win the lottery. In fact, a surprising number of people…
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Coercion
Sometimes people can be convinced to do something with a show of force or threats. This is often accompanied by playing on people’s fears and stoking hatred. Our current administration seems to like this approach. If a “strongman” incites a riot, our society suffers. When choosing between the carrot and the stick, I often prefer…
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Entry Level Work
I just stumbled across this article on the “Bottom Rung of the Career Ladder“. I share the author’s concerns. Who can become an expert programmer without first being an entry-level programmer? If AI replaces many entry-level jobs, how can young professionals gain the experience needed to enter the job market at positions above entry-level jobs?…
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Dermatology
Dermatologists treat skin conditions. As people age, they are at risk of getting skin cancer. This is especially true if they have spent many days playing in the sun without applying sunscreen. I’ve started a new habit of seeing a dermatologist once a year. At my most recent visit, my dermatologist identified a couple of…
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A Taste of Something Rare
Tonight, I took a journey back. I started to watch a movie that was made when I was a kid. I never watched this adult movie when I was a kid. It features a couple of actors who went on to play amazing roles. In a way, it feels like I’m catching up. I recognize…