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The High-Altitude Hangover: When Hype Meets the Weighing Machine
A coworker of mine is furious at Elon Musk. It isn’t about electric cars, social media algorithms or controversial tweets. It’s about space. It’s been about six weeks since SpaceX went public. The IPO was priced at $135 per share. … Continue reading
How We Forgot the True Meaning of Decoration Day (and Found a Great Deal on Mattresses)
There was a time when Americans looked at a field full of graves and thought, “We should bring flowers.” Now we look at a three-day weekend and think, “Forty percent off patio furniture!” Progress is a mysterious thing. Mostly, it … Continue reading
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I’ve Seen This Boom Before: A Guide to Corporate Gold Rushes
Howdy, partner! Listen close, ‘cause it’s Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day. It’s a durn fine chance to look at these fancy-pants modern gold rushes through the dusty eyes of old-timers, back when a rusty pick, a sturdy shovel and … Continue reading