Category: Economics

Where we learn & reinforce sound economic principles

You Can’t Steal an Idea. So Why Can You Own One?

If I steal your car, you no longer have a car. If I steal your idea, you still have it, which means theft and copying were never the same act, no matter what patent law assumes. This essay traces that distinction into the price of medicine, gives the honest incentive argument for patents its full due, and shows where it stops holding up, using publicly funded research, generic drug pricing, and entire industries that already innovate just fine without any legal monopoly at all.

You Are the Rich Person in This Argument

We treat "tax the rich" as self-evident. It is not. This essay states the honest case for progressive taxation before taking it apart, traces just how recent and contested the modern income tax actually is, and lands on a simpler argument: if you believe the wealthy should give more, you already know one, by any honest global standard. Featuring a citation-backed nod to the strongest form of the opposing case, instead of a strawman.

Not All Opinions Are Created Equal

We live in a world that treats all opinions as equal. They are not. This essay makes the case that expertise matters, that direct experience outweighs uninformed confidence, and that the willingness to ask 'what does this person actually know, and why?' is one of the most underrated habits in modern life. Featuring a hard look at how we evaluate polarizing public figures, and a simple framework for thinking more honestly about whose opinion deserves your attention.

You Think Gas Cars Are Better Than Electric. You Are Wrong.

I have been a Tesla owner since 2021 and investor since 2013, and here I argue against common objections to electric vehicles (EVs) based on a decade of experience. I emphasize the safety and efficiency of Teslas over gas vehicles, refuting claims about battery issues and charging times. I invite readers to engage with my AI agent for more insights!

China Is Test-Driving the Future. The Rest of Us Are Still Arguing About Gas Stations.

China is living in the transportation future while the West is still arguing about gas stations. With nearly half of all new cars sold in China already electric, and China responsible for two-thirds of global EV volume, the world’s largest auto market has shifted decisively away from gasoline. The essay highlights that EVs are winning because they are simply better to own, charge, and drive, and questions why people with no financial stake still defend the hassles of gas stations. Drawing on your 2019 essay imagining a world where EVs came first, the piece argues that China’s real-time transformation is the clearest signal of where the global auto industry is headed, whether skeptics like it or not.

The Mortgage Holiday: A Free Market Alternative to the Misguided 50 Year Mortgage

The government floating 50 year mortgages is financial smoke and mirrors. Stretching debt longer does not help families, it just extracts more interest. A smarter free market solution is the Mortgage Holiday, a once-per-year option for borrowers in good standing to skip a payment and tack it onto the end of the loan. Banks win with longer customer retention and modest extra interest. Families win with real liquidity. The economy wins with increased spending. No mandates. No bailouts. Just a voluntary innovation that actually makes sense.

The Absurdity of Sending American Tax Dollars Overseas

This essay exposes the moral and fiscal absurdity of the U.S. government sending billions in taxpayer dollars overseas while millions of Americans suffer at home. It argues that since the government can create money freely, the real crisis is not scarcity but misplaced priorities. The piece calls for keeping tax revenue within America to address homelessness, education, and veteran care before funding foreign causes.

“Down With Big Tech!” … Sent From My iPhone

“Railing against Big Tech while tweeting from your iPhone is the height of irony. The fortunes of innovators aren’t accidents — they’re the result of voluntarily serving millions. If you think they’re too rich, stop buying what they sell.”

The Folly of Crowds: Why Most Market Opinions Don’t Matter

Most people quoting stock prices don’t know what they’re talking about. The market reflects crowd psychology more than intrinsic value—just like polling reflects noise more than truth. That’s why informed investors tune out the chatter, do their own research, and act accordingly.

Royalty: A Man-Made Myth We Should Outgrow

Royalty is an outdated construct that elevates a few based on bloodlines while undermining the equality of humanity. It relies on outdated beliefs similar to theology, fostering inequality. Challenging this notion is essential for a fair, merit-based society. We must reject royalty and recognize all individuals as equal, deserving of respect based on merit.