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Commentary and analysis on technology, money, politics and the forces shaping what comes next.

Aaron Day

From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to Sergeant Presley

November 9, 2026

Before Elvis Presley became a permanent fixture of American popular culture, he made a remarkable transition: from sold-out stages and screaming fans to an Army uniform, military discipline, and the responsibilities of a soldier. As Veterans Day approaches, the story of Sergeant Presley reminds us that public fame and public service are very different kinds

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Religion

Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam

June 29, 2026

For nearly 500 years, hundreds of millions of people looked at the most famous painting of God ever made, and none of them noticed what was hiding in plain sight. Then, in 1990, a doctor looked up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and realized that God is wrapped inside a human brain… The

News Media

Socialism in One Castro Photo

June 28, 2026

We delve deeply into the fascinating history, contextual framework, and horological background of the famous photo of Fidel Castro. Here is a summary of the context and backstory explored in the blog post: The Core Backstory The Horological Details Why the Dual Watches? Why it remains “Socialism in One Image” Despite the practical arguments, the

Investing Trends

XRP Ledger and Birth of Institutional Stablecoins

June 27, 2026

In 2019 I sat in a closed meeting in London that I will never forget. It was held in a private consultation room at the Bank of England’s Threadneedle Street complex. Present were senior representatives from Barclays, Santander, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, and a policy advisor from the ECB’s Directorate General for Market Infrastructure. Ripple’s

Conspiracy Theory

Dirty-Deed Head-Honcho

June 26, 2026

For 30 years, President George H. W. Bush insisted that he could not remember where he was on the day JFK was shot and killed. In fact, Bush was in Dallas, TX, in the morning and Tyler, TX, at lunchtime, returning to Dallas in the evening. Bush called the FBI office in Houston minutes after

Technology and Innovation

Dominion Voting Systems Busted (again)

June 25, 2026

A COURT-APPROVED forensic examination of Dominion Voting Systems CONFIRMS BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT that the system was designed to manipulate election outcomes, overthrow governments, and, on November 3, 2020, facilitate the overthrow of the United States government. Here it is: A COURT-APPROVED forensic examination of Dominion Voting Systems CONFIRMS BEYOND A SHADOW OF

Conspiracy Theory

Unpacking the Claims: Embalmers, “White Fibrous Clots,” and COVID-19 Vaccines

June 24, 2026

A recent social media post resurfaced a video clip of a Canadian embalmer testifying at the National Citizens Inquiry (NCI). In it, she describes unusual findings during the embalming process and warns that people who received COVID-19 vaccines carry dangerous material in their veins, effectively making them “ticking time bombs.” These honest claims have circulated