The author reflects on the foundational issues in economics, arguing that unlike other disciplines, it lacks a solid base. They propose that double-entry bookkeeping serves as this foundation, providing a clear framework for under...
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The blog post explores the idea of treating laws as code, suggesting that laws function similarly to programming code as declarative constraints that govern society. It proposes a system where laws are maintained on GitHub, allowi...
The blog post discusses the evolution of property ownership and resource management, suggesting that land ownership arose from necessity rather than desire for power. It highlights the concept of the tragedy of the commons, where ...
The post discusses the potential role of a market maker for CO2 certificates, similar to how central banks stabilize interest rates. It highlights the volatility of CO2 certificate prices due to fluctuating demand from companies, ...
The post draws an analogy between the evolutionary design of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in giraffes and the complexities of software development. It discusses how evolution creates functional systems through incremental changes...
The blog post discusses the historical context of rotten teeth as a fashion trend among Tudor aristocrats, drawing parallels to modern trends in smoking and the rise of AI-generated text. The author reflects on how social status i...
The blog post discusses the implications of non-programming leaders using LLMs to contribute to software development through pull requests (PRs). While this trend can lead to faster iterations and diverse input, it poses challenge...
The author reflects on the disconnect between political promises and reality, emphasizing that politicians often make grand, unrealistic proposals without understanding the complexities of the systems they aim to change. In contra...
The blog post critiques the use of raw GDP as a measure of economic performance, arguing that it can be misleading. It emphasizes the importance of using adjusted metrics such as GDP per capita, purchasing power parity (PPP) adjus...
Leadership should prioritize a problem-solver's mindset, focusing on incremental improvements rather than unrealistic political promises.
The blog post discusses a video lecture by Ben Bernanke, focusing on his insights about lending markets and the role of banks. It highlights Bernanke's points on imperfect information in lending, the dual role of banks as borrower...
The blog post discusses Germany's debt clock and the fiscal policy known as the Schuldenbremse, or 'debt brake', which limits government borrowing and spending. The author expresses concern that this policy has led to deterioratin...
The author discusses their approach to reading, emphasizing that they read to forget rather than retain information. They believe in evolving their understanding incrementally and only seek to extract key insights that can stimula...
The post discusses the concept of 'unfreedom,' which involves deliberately limiting choices to enhance clarity and focus in life. The author reflects on how excessive freedom can lead to boredom and distraction, advocating for str...
The blog post details a step-by-step guide on migrating a Linux system to a new SSD in under 30 minutes. It covers prerequisites, duplicating the partition layout, cloning the boot/EFI partition, formatting and resizing other part...
The blog post discusses the concept of passive investing through a diversified portfolio of ETFs, emphasizing the long-term positive returns of the world economy despite short-term market volatility. It argues against trying to pr...