How Ukraine Built a War Fighting State
The engine is revving after years of war.
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Solving the Strait of Hormuz Blockage
Markets ensure the disruption can't last more than 1-2 years.
2026 Geothermal Update
Progress grinds forward as the great filter looms.
Speed Can Reindustrialize America
Reviving manufacturing doesn't require a planned economy, just a better business model.
A Nuclear Fission Regulatory Blank Slate
What if nuclear regulations were reset?
How Rockefeller and His Partners Built Standard Oil
Many tech industry followers will recognize the playbook.
Building Ultra Cheap Energy Storage for Solar PV
Solar still needs storage cheap enough to move energy between seasons. I have been working on a startup to do this for the last two years.
Expanding the Universal Marginal Energy Source
Solar PV is poised to change the global energy landscape.
Are Volcanoes a Risk to Solar Dominated Grids?
It seems grids will fare fine because of non linear affects.
The Outsize Impact of AI Logistics
Automated logistics will heavy impact one third of GDP.
A Review of Massively Scalable Enhanced Rock Weathering
How cheap can it pull CO2 from the air?
Startup Strategy for Commodity Products
Making ultra cheap products requires different rules and strategy.
Imagining the Drone Air Force
Can cheap, expendable drones complete every mission?
Integrating AI Agents into Companies
AI needs a different environment than humans to take advantage of its speed.
Human Driving Increases Transportation Cost 10x
Why ground transportation still has a lot of legs.
2024 Geothermal Update
Drilling and completions technology progresses, but is it enough?
How to Make Off Grid Data Centers Affordable
Powering data centers with solar and batteries can be compelling with optimized designs.
Revitalizing US Navy Shipbuilding
The US Navy's ship program is sick, but the fixes aren't rocket science.
Making Hydrogen Affordable
Green hydrogen could be critical for chemical production, but making it cost effective is a tall task.
Evaluating Geothermal Learning Curves
A look at how geothermal might improve like wind and solar.