I’ve written about Norman Borlaug often. (Here’s but one example.) Back when I was younger, he was advocating for what we now call the Green Revolution. And, while Borlaug was promoting methods to increase agricultural yields world-wide, there was a competing voice, that of William Vogt.
Continue reading Optimism v. Pessimism. Boserup v. Malthus.
On days like today, I miss not living in New York. Because, back when I lived in metropolitan New York, we had two secular holidays in February- Lincoln’s Birthday and Washington’s Birthday. Our 16th and 1st Presidents.
I was reading the Washington Post the other day , when it was discussing a study group that spent 22 years reviewing the Tora (the Five Books of Moses), under the direction of their rabbi, Rav Stuart Weinblatt. Which reminded me of what actions a group of us from my old synagogue accomplished.
I have been consistent on this matter my whole life. As have the facts been consistent. The Poles were complicit in the extermination of the Jews during World War II. And, complicit is way too passive a verb.
Continue reading “Polish Death Camps”. It’s a fact. Despite their new law.
I admit it. We’re in trouble.
Now that I’m saying that- you are in trouble, too. As a matter of fact, every business, every entrepreneur, every solopreneur is in trouble.
Continue reading This was a 22 Skidoo!
I told you that the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (sic) was partly created (or maneuvered) as political retribution by the GOP against those states that don’t vote their way. (Here’s but one example.) Which was the driving force behind the plot to outlaw State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions of $ 10,001 or more. Which would allow the U.S. Treasury collect some $ 650 billion more over the 8 years that this restriction is in effect. (The personal tax rate changes under this Act expire in 2026.)
Continue reading Point/Counterpoint
The other day, Paul Taubman (The WordPress Help Guy) commented on my blog. (OK. Not the first time, but this comment is important.)
Continue reading A great question- answered
I’m sure you’ve seen the same programs and movies I have. A hacker garners control of a vehicle through its entertainment system (and, thusly the Apple Siri’s or Google Assistant’s AI [artificial intelligence]) and directs it through a maze of streets. I’ve already reported how commercial jets can be commandeered.
Continue reading In the not too distant future. Maybe, tomorrow?
Yesterday (and the day before that), we spoke about IoT (Internet of Things) and how it is letting our children be the subject of spying. But, even with all those vulnerable toys, we must recognize that there are some 9 billion IoT devices in use right now. And, by 2020, that number will exceed 20 billion. So, we are not just talking about potentially errant toys!
Continue reading 9 billion now. 11 billion more coming real soon.
