PinnedA Utilitarian Approach to LockdownsIn this essay I employ a utilitarian framework that assumes fungibility of human life time to assess the effectiveness of Covid lockdowns…Oct 4, 2020Oct 4, 2020
A New Expression of the Oldest ProfessionA few months ago I was meeting some friends at a bar. I arrived first and sat down to order a drink. A stunningly beautiful woman next to…Mar 31Mar 31
Silent Assassins, Loud Profits: Israel’s Sinister Cinema SchemeThere’s a scene in the movie Munich where Eric Bana’s character is being briefed by the case officer about his upcoming mission. The Mossad…Jan 22Jan 22
Why South Korea’s Victory over the North will Prove to be FleetingHow many times have you been scrolling on social media and seen the following image:Dec 8, 2024Dec 8, 2024
Meritocracy v. HypocrisyI work for Boeing on NASA’s Artemis Program and we recently had Victor Glover come and speak at our site where we build the core stage of…Jul 20, 2024Jul 20, 2024
Transplanted to TurkeyAs my hairline receded past the point of denial and other medical treatments failed me I decided to get a hair transplant. The most common…Mar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2024
Postponing Procreation, Perhaps IndefinitelyLike your typical millennial I was discussing the pros and cons of having kids with my friends. The very idea of discussing the pros and…Jan 21, 2024Jan 21, 2024
The Freedom to ChooseWell it had happened again. The little blue cross had appeared. This cross signaled not salvation but possible damnation. The potential to…Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
Three Socially Reprehensible Ways to Acquire an Edge on the ACTWhat follows are my musings on three subjects: standardized test prep courses, extended time allotments for tests, and stimulant usage…Oct 14, 2023Oct 14, 2023
Preserving Truth: The Vital Role of Brutal Historical FootageI was watching the show the Leftover’s and there is a scene where a cult member is stoned to death. It was brutal and I’m someone who is…Aug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
