This book was hard to read. The author’s extreme misogyny and homophobia become central themes in the story. As does his explicit endorsement and justification of intergenerational relationships which really cross moral boundaries. Nevertheless, the narrative form and conclusion of most of the storylines from the beginning of the series give this book a satisfying… Continue reading Dune 3: Children of Dune
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Dune 2: Messiah
Much in the same way as Asimov’s Foundation series started out, Paul creates a religion to facilitate the execution of his power and vision for the universe. His fanatic legions perpetrate a Jihad across the universe, killing tens of billions of people and cementing the new political order with Paul ostensibly ruling the universe as… Continue reading Dune 2: Messiah
Dune 1
Dune is a story about power. Paul finds himself in the position to decide whether or not he wants to seize power. Just as these characters found themselves in the same position… Gandalf and Galadriel were both tempted with power. They both saw a vision of a future where they had the power to… Continue reading Dune 1
The Road Beyond 28 Million Viewers
My annual unique viewers for the last year now totals more than 28 million. Getting here has been quite a journey. Choosing what to do next has been the journey of the last several years, and I’m excited to report that while I’m still not quite sure, I have a much better idea than I… Continue reading The Road Beyond 28 Million Viewers
Risk-Based Strategy for Sustainable Investment
Executive Summary This report outlines a strategic approach to constructing an ESG investment portfolio by focusing on the second-order effects of long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. By understanding and analyzing these effects—such as operational disruptions, economic downturns, and regulatory backlash—investors can identify companies that are well-positioned to benefit from these evolving challenges. Approach… Continue reading Risk-Based Strategy for Sustainable Investment
4: Analysis of Financial Statements
Ratio analysis Liquidity ratios Current Ratio: the primary liquidity ratio. Measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets Current Ratio = Current assets / current liabilities Quick or Acid test ratio More stringent liquidity ratio that excludes inventories from current assets to assess a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities without… Continue reading 4: Analysis of Financial Statements
“Crime wave” and Policing
What is the social contract when it comes to police brutality OR when it comes to police not intervening in times of crime surges? What is the decent thing to do in these situations? (Connect to crime waves driving businesses out of cities in the bay area as well as last week’s topic of systemic… Continue reading “Crime wave” and Policing
Example: Ethics at Work
Note: In the previous assignment, I explain why I reject Kantian ethics in favor of Sartre’s critique of Kant. Prompt: “Write a story about something that you saw in business that you thought was ethical. Make the story about someone you personally know (a friend, relative, or yourself). Why was it ethical? Part 1: What… Continue reading Example: Ethics at Work
Categorical vs Hypothetical Imperatives
Prompt: What is a hypothetical imperative that is currently gripping you? No matter how trivial or weighty. What would have to change for the imperative to vanish? My Answer: Is it ok to vote for Biden — even though the international court of justice just found him guilty as an accessory to genocide — because… Continue reading Categorical vs Hypothetical Imperatives
Open Source Arcade Machine
An open source full-size arcade cabinet which allows users to play a range of open source games. Obviously users could also add their own ROMs. Example list of open source games; https://osgameclones.com/