During this election year, I despaired over the American sense of life: Had the life and spirit of America finally died? And I’m delighted that émigré Konstantine Kisin captures the American sense of life that went into play with the recent election. Here, in full, are his ten reasons we didn’t see Trump coming: 1….
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An Amazing Film
I’m reluctant to use the word “amazing,” as it is so overused. But the word truly describes the movie Wild Tales. Or perhaps “wild” is the better description? Regardless, it is remarkable. Directed by Damian Szifron, the anthology film blends suspense, dark humor, and themes of revenge and societal breakdown. It consists of six standalone…
Atlas Shrugged: John Galt as the CEO of All CEOs
Tevi Troy, author of The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry, recently reviewed what he considers to be the five best books on chief executives. In his final entry on Atlas Shrugged, he dubs the focal man of mystery—John Galt—”the most universally known CEO of all…
Why I’m Supporting President Trump
President Trump is an entrepreneur, not a politician. He spent most of his life in real estate and business enterprises with a large-scale, worldwide view of enterprises. He’s met with powerful people worldwide and negotiated and conducted business. He approaches the job of President as a businessman, not a politician. That background has its challenges…
Presenting My Book, The Happiness Experiment, at LevelUp
Recently, in a presentation at the LevelUp conference in Atlanta, I revealed themes and concepts from my forthcoming book, The Happiness Experiment. The book discusses the importance of happiness planning and introduces the concept of the “prequest,” which is an inheritance granted before the grantor passes away. More deeply, the book is about how being…
Must-Watch Videos: AI
There are, at minimum, three must-watch short videos on the capability and direction of AI, which is both thrilling and concerning. The possibilities and opportunities here are literally immeasurable. Enjoy. Carl B. BarneySeptember 4, 2024
My African Adventure
I’ve just returned from an extraordinary journey across Africa, with stops in Rwanda, Kenya, and Cape Town. This trip exceeded my expectations, and I want to share the experience with family and friends. The adventure began in England at the famous Farnborough Airshow, where I attended a press conference hosted by Blake Scholl, the visionary…
Rational Thinking on Technology
How should we think about innovation, progress, and new technologies? The prevailing idea is that newer, faster, and more efficient technologies inevitably replace or displace what came before. However, this perspective overlooks a crucial point. Historian Daniel J. Boorstin (1914-2004) challenged this view, coining the term “Displacive Fallacy” to refute the false belief that new…
Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Free Speech
I never thought I would live to see the Supreme Court issue such an appalling decision against free speech. Government officials now have a free hand to decide what we can and cannot hear regarding life and death situations such as COVID or global warming… or anything else affecting our lives. Justice Samuel Alito’s dissent…
Intelligence/Knowledge
Intelligence and knowledge are at the root of all human progress—from the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to the development of medicines and computers. Every bit of wealth ever created has stemmed from intelligence and knowledge, driven by the minds of researchers and innovators. Governments are beginning to recognize a truth…