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Alternative Data Signals - How Pizza Orders Near the Pentagon Can Predict Global Crises

An analysis of how unconventional data sources like food delivery patterns around government facilities can serve as leading indicators for geopolitical events and market movements.

Delaware vs. Nevada - The Mathematics of Corporate Domicile Decisions

A systematic analysis of the quantitative and qualitative factors driving corporate domicile decisions, prompted by Elon Musk's reincorporation of Neuralink from Delaware to Nevada.

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson - Lessons from a Reluctant Final Page Turn

Reflections on Walter Isaacson's masterful Elon Musk biography and the key principles that drive innovative thinking, along with my new book-a-week challenge.

The Engineering Logic of Nine - Why SpaceX's Falcon 9 Uses a 3x3 Engine Configuration

A technical exploration of the mathematical, engineering, and operational reasoning behind SpaceX's decision to use specifically nine Merlin engines on the Falcon 9 first stage.

Scaling the Fiscal Cliff - A Mathematical Perspective on National Debt

A mathematical breakdown of federal budget numbers and the true scale of national debt, using household analogies to reveal the magnitude of fiscal challenges.

Free Market Capitalism as a Poverty Reduction Engine - Analyzing Milei's WEF Claims

A data-driven examination of President Javier Milei's assertion that free market capitalism has been the primary driver of global poverty reduction, with historical context and economic analysis.

The Future of StackOverflow in an LLM-Dominated World

A critical analysis of how Large Language Models are reshaping debugging practices and what it means for StackOverflow's future.