Monthly Archives: August 2017

Kids Have Got Nothing to Live For

Posted on 31 August, 2017 by alfin2101

Nothing to Live For? Kids need goals and values. Without them, a natural nihilism sets in which resonates wildly with others of their age cohort. Without direction, without self-discipline, without well developed pre-frontal executive functions, they are lost. And so … Continue reading →

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A Fundamental Misunderstanding of Disruptive Innovation

Posted on 28 August, 2017 by alfin2101

Brian Wang discusses future disruptive technologies as if the disruptors of the past will also be the disruptors of the future: Technological disruptors like Elon Musk, Google and Amazon will force industries and companies to accelerate or die. Companies will … Continue reading →

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Simple Solution to Political Violence in America?

Posted on 21 August, 2017 by alfin2101

A recent article at the Fabius Maximus website examines recent left-instigated violence in Charlottesville, Evergreen College, Berkeley, Portland OR, and several other locations. The common thread linking these violent episodes of political violence is a vicious leftist intent to deny … Continue reading →

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As Much as 2 Trillion Barrels of Recoverable Oil in Texas, N.M.

Posted on 18 August, 2017 by alfin2101

In the Permian Basin alone, the southwestern US may eventually be found to contain as much as 2 trillion barrels of economically recoverable oil. “The research we’ve done indicates that we have at least half a trillion barrels in the … Continue reading →

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Everything You Believe is Wrong — Laugh at Yourself!

Posted on 15 August, 2017 by alfin2101

Laugh at yourself and at life. Not in the spirit of derision or whining self-pity, but as a remedy, a miracle drug, that will ease your pain, cure your depression, and help you to put in perspective that seemingly terrible … Continue reading →

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Google Makes Another Huge Blunder: Firing Damore

Posted on 11 August, 2017 by alfin2101

First Mistake: They Forced Him to Go to a “Diversity Seminar” Harvard and MIT trained engineer James Damore loved working for Google. He felt free to work on things he enjoyed doing, and liked the people he worked with. But … Continue reading →

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Can Millenials Be Saved from Themselves?

Posted on 9 August, 2017 by alfin2101

Message to Millenials University of Toronto professor and licensed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson, wants to help the lost generation of millenials — and subsequent generations. Peterson wants to accomplish this by a two-pronged strategy: By starving the corrupt politically correct … Continue reading →

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China Preparing for Next Great Leap Forward?

Posted on 8 August, 2017 by alfin2101

Can China Reverse its Present Stall? China is experiencing an unexpected slowdown in its global ambitions. The very nature of economic growth in China has changed in an ominous way. A closer look at the fixed causes behind China’s unhealthy … Continue reading →

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Every Day of Trump is a Day Without Hillary

Posted on 4 August, 2017 by alfin2101

And That’s Reason Enough to Smile Al Fin was never fond of Trump, until the election. But watching Hillary Clinton and her band of ugly malcontents lose the election somehow created — not a soft spot, but — a spot … Continue reading →

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