by John Macdonald | Mar 23, 2025 | The250
Earth’s population currently sits at an estimated 8.2 billion. Approximately 7.3 billion of those people have smartphones (Christopher Walken excluded, of course). That’s 89%. Let’s call the Blackberry the first smartphone. It came out in...
by John Macdonald | Mar 22, 2025 | The250
Let’s talk about choo choos. Passenger rail is an systemically efficient method for moving people around. I was recently in Germany, and it’s a wonderfully practical and pleasant method of getting from somewhere to somewhere else. As long as you’re...
by John Macdonald | Mar 21, 2025 | The250
When I was in 4th and 5th grades, I got in trouble sometimes for Daydreaming. Standard stuff. My mind was off on an adventure (outer space, likely), the teacher called on me, and then I was embarrassed in front of the class. I don’t know how often, but it...
by John Macdonald | Mar 20, 2025 | The250
Trust is fuel.Trust is a bridgeTrust is a contract.Trust is a foundation. And trust is a currency. You can trade it, spend it, and invest it. Like with money, you can track your spending and ROI. Some people say you must earn trust, but what if you choose to freely...
by John Macdonald | Mar 19, 2025 | The250
Before automobiles, people spent a lot of time and energy dealing with horse manure. They probably complained, but they also recognized it just was. It wasn’t a problem that had a solution. Therefore, whole cottage industries...
