How do you see it from your perspective? Where do you think it is trending over the next year? Give your feedback in the replies below.
The drone show was pretty cool. I think they missed out on some performance elements. Music so we didn't hear the humming, and a grand finale, but it was pretty cool.
I did a quick hit on Richard Syrette yesterday. Gotta keep Canadians apprised of the U.S. madness.
We are getting ready to do a spontaneous recap live on stage.
Matt Kohrs and I did a beautiful hike today. I realize the other day I didn’t get all the way to the church. We got there today. It was amazing. Then we took the tram down.
Tonight there is a drone show which I will record and post for everyone.
I think I understand bitcoin a little better now. It makes a little more sense. But it still seems that the value people place in bitcoin is arbitrary. Although no more arbitrary than the value in jewelry.
Sorry can’t stream to multiple platforms from here using somebody’s computer on site.
See you all soon! Flight back tomorrow, but I’ll post some pictures from tonight.
Is AI more like Space Odyssey 2001 or more like Spaceballs? Does AI invite utopian freedom or dystopian control? Does AI future look like Terminator or more likw Idiocracy? Will AI prove to be closer to Nirvana or a membrance of overhyped Y2K? Answering as you see fit & let's discuss in more detail in the replies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Art of the Day: Honore Daumier
B. Wisdom of the Day: Hubris of Empire
C. Cultural Recommendation: The War That Ended Peace
D. Appearances
II. THE EVIDENCE
A. Daily News of Interest
B. Daily Deep Dive: Recession Risk
C. Cases of Consequence
III. THE CLOSING ARGUMENT: Wisdom from the Board on AI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Art of the Day
B. Wisdom of the Day
C. Cultural Recommendation
D. Appearances
II. THE EVIDENCE
A. Daily News of Interest: Curated from the Barnes Library
B. Daily Deep Dive: Budapest or No?
C. Cases of Consequence
III. THE CLOSING ARGUMENT: The Message of Mamdani
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Art of the Day
The tall French doors, the sunlight slipping in amidst the shadows, the desk with files stacked, the overcoat and old school hat, awaiting thought or observing contemplatively, the true gentleman appears ready to soon take action in a time where men were men.
B. Wisdom of the Day
“The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.” Otto von Bismarck.
C. Cultural Recommendation
Surviving Hitler in St. Petersburg, a documentary detailing the shock and horror of the Great War, a generational-defining experience for Putin’s own parents.
D. Appearances
II. THE EVIDENCE
*Note: A reminder — links are NOT endorsements of the ideas contained therein. The Library is big, and it mostly consists of ideas I do not personally share.
A. Daily News of Interest
*Bonus: Trans agenda origins.
B. Daily Deep Dive: China Trade War
*Bonus: China debt bubble.
C. Cases of Consequence
*Bonus: More Ukraine property right violations. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/m.s.l-tov-v-ukraine-echr-jugment.pdf
