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- The Franco-Prussian War, pt 4: Making WWI inevitableThe Franco-Prussian War is considered the first modern European war. Much like the US Civil War, it was defined by Industrial Age technology, transportation, and thinking. This was a clash of new technology and industrialization with Napoleonic era t...
- Social media mirage: Managing expectations & realitySome time ago I heard that people living in developing countries report a much happier life than us in the First World. At first, this probably seems illogical. In the First World, we have more stuff, more education, more money, better houses, more p...
- Real historical fiction: At the Water’s Edge vs. I, ClaudiusHistorical fiction, defined as fiction containing one or more historical figures, or a story that takes place in or around historical events, is a broad genre. Actually it’s much too broad of a definition for my liking. There are stories using...
- “It’s the bacon, stupid!”In a bold move to associate herself with her husband’s 1992 Presidential Campaign, Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager has recently created a new campaign slogan: “It’s the bacon, stupid!” Even with...
- The Franco-Prussian War, pt 3: The unravelingOne of the reasons I love learning about history is that it’s the only way to learn about unintended consequences. Because even when decisions are made with the best information or under the best circumstances, you never really know exactly...
- Motley Crue retires: the end of sex, drugs, rock and roll, and the emergence of SIXX:AMIf you haven’t heard the songs, you’ve probably seen the titles. “Girls, Girls, Girls”, “Dr. Feelgood”, “Shout At the Devil” (my personal favorite). Like much of the ’80s, this was music for the t...
- One voice among millionson Dec 10, 2015 in Philosophy Questions democracy democratic republic electoral college history noisy saving democracy shutup votersWith 240 million citizens, how much does 1 voice matter? How viable does that make democracy?
- My path to an Uber driver: how govt barriers restrict opportunitiesI was going to be an Uber driver on a temporary basis, until I learned about the mountain of regulations and fees imposed by the local government.
- The Franco-Prussian War, pt 2: Attitude is everythingAfter finishing the book The Franco-Prussian War, one theme continues to resonate with me: Attitude. Funny that with all the technology, industry, leadership, and posturing that went on, that something seemingly so trivial as attitude seemed to pla...
- Raising Anakin: the dark side of entitlementon Nov 23, 2015 in Philosophy Self-help demons entitlement expectations gratitude meaningful star warsI must admit my favorite Star Wars movie is #3, Revenge of the Sith. It’s my favorite of the six movies by a mile because of Anakin. This is the movie where he turns (spoiler alert) into Darth Vader. You’d think that a boy who was raised...
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