Category Archives: Politics and Business
Throwing the derivative dice
I’ve been interested in the history of the invention we call “money”, but the fascination doesn’t stop at the origination of this essential tool of modern commerce. Because two seconds after money was invented, some ancient farmer in Mesopotamia turned … Continue reading
Until it’s no longer necessary
The goal of equal employment opportunity statutes is to enforce the Constitutional notion of equality. The legislation has been necessary because the definition of equality, and to whom it applies, has needed to address changing public opinion of what those … Continue reading
Corporate politics…the universal excuse
Sitting at lunch with Steve, we took stock of how our lives have unfolded since we worked together in 1983-1987. At that time, Steve was a product engineer for TRW LSI Products division and I was heading up manufacturing. We … Continue reading
The oil depletion protocol
The energy system of any given society is also the basis of the economic system. It’s the same with all life. Inside each living cell is an energy system, powered by adenosine triphosphate. Without that basic fuel, no life. Without … Continue reading