Category Archives: Business
Outlook 2026: Chaos and Control
As we enter 2026, it’s quite evident that the global landscape stands at a precarious crossroads. From our vantage point in Southern Appalachia, we see the convergence of a bursting technological bubble, a seismic shift in geopolitical aggression, and a radical transformation of the very nature of money and securities. Continue reading
Where Will All the Cubicle Dwellers Go?
College degrees in America have been the ultimate insurance policy for well over one hundred years. They offered a clear path from graduation cap to corner office, or at a minimum, a stable white-collar entry-level job. Now that path is obstructed by mud and ruts. Continue reading
The Irresistible Promise of Free Money
Politics is a dirty trade. To get elected, politicians must make promises they cannot possibly deliver. Then, once in office, they must somehow pretend to be delivering. Continue reading
Laptop Class on Notice
When the industrial revolution took root, workers moved from the farm to the factory. When factory jobs were offshored over the last 40 years, the next generation of workers moved to the office. Now, with the burgeoning AI revolution taking over both factory and office jobs, where will these workers go? Continue reading
