Summary: History shows that the new industrial revolution just beginning will bring wonders, things often seemingly more like science fiction than practical technology. Here Stratfor looks at the hyperloop, a potentially transformative new transportation technology — if it works. At the end are links are posts about even more fantastic technologies. The Hype Surrounding Hyperloop. …
Summary; Here is a look at today’s data, helping to spark a rally but in fact showing a slowing economy. Today’s numbers show the clashing signals typical of an economy nearing an inflection point — in this case, typical of an economy before a recession (or an economy pausing before surging). {2nd of 2 posts …
What’s Going On With The Economy: Making Sense Of The Clashing Numbers Read More »
Summary:Â This post looks at the recent economic data, but not to convince you about the rightness of my forecast (more slow growth), but rather to help you make sense of the river of economic data the modern media brings us. As a bonus you’ll learn the secret of the new business cycle. (1st of …
A secret of the new business cycle, & why good predictions have become so rare Read More »
One of the great oddities of 21st century America: our inability to learn from other nations. Our health care system stands as the definitive proof of this. Our system costs twice that of other nations, yet returns equivalent results in aggregate (and vastly inferior results for those without coverage). It’s a simple test — copying proven …
A parable of America today – subways here and around the world Read More »
