by John Macdonald | Dec 20, 2025 | The250
The ultimate difference between the two men was their mood. Custer was never satisfied with where he was. He always aimed to go on the next higher station in his society. He was always in a state of becoming. Crazy Horse accepted the situations he found himself in and... by John Macdonald | Dec 19, 2025 | AI, The250
GLP-1’s seem to be helping people. Also, many experts think GLP-1’s could be harmful. AI seems to be helping people. Also, many experts think AI could be harmful. The Venn diagram for benefits and drawbacks of each contain a large intersection. For... by John Macdonald | Dec 18, 2025 | AI, The250
On one of my trips to China, I toured an art production factory. The factory was 20 or so stations. At each station was a painter (men and women) sitting on a chair, a table full of 6”x6” canvases with an outlined picture of the Mutianyu section of the Great... by John Macdonald | Dec 17, 2025 | The250
Many people, or at least many organizations looking for funds, call this time of the year the season of joy. It’s easy to be cynical about it, because you know they’re playing on people’s emotions around the holidays. People want to feel joy. Yes, people are more... by John Macdonald | Dec 16, 2025 | The250
Many people, or at least many advertisers, call this time of the year the season of giving. It’s easy to be cynical about it, because you know the advertisers want you to spend money on their stuff. Buy this so you can give it. It’s consumption, materialistic, and... by John Macdonald | Dec 15, 2025 | AI, The250
We like certainty. Heck, I’m in the front row of the certainty bus. I’ll admit that the startup adventure has helped me get better with the unknown. But if I have a choice, most of the time, I’m going with what’s certain. Even if the upside of the unknown is...