The Inner Monologue

Imagine discovering that your favorite novel, that blockbuster movie, even that ridiculous urban legend—they all really happened. That’s the explosive premise of Based on a True Story, a new mystery-thriller series where every work of fiction is actually a cover-up for real events. The Premise: What If Fiction Was Just Censored Truth? When journalist Elena…

Let’s talk about how we humans have an absolutely charming ability to endure absolute nonsense for way too long. We’ll put up with toxic jobs, half-assed relationships, soul-sucking friendships, and even that one kitchen drawer that refuses to open smoothly—for years—because, hey, we can get used to anything. And that’s not a flex. That’s a…

In 2019, I made a bold forecast:“By 2045, the need for naturally occurring rare earth elements (REEs) will be eliminated or replaced by synthetic substitutes.” Now, five years later, is this prediction on track? Let’s examine the latest advancements in material science, geopolitics, and industry trends to assess its validity. Why Rare Earth Elements Matter…

RV travel is booming, and our city is missing out on a golden opportunity. With more people than ever hitting the road in campers and motorhomes, we have a chance to attract visitors, boost local businesses, and generate new revenue—all by creating a municipal RV park. This isn’t just about parking spots—it’s about economic growth,…

We’ve all heard the saying, “Money talks.” But what happens when it doesn’t just talk—it shouts down everyone else? This isn’t about socialism. This isn’t about hating success. This is about fairness—about whether the rules of the game are so twisted that ordinary people don’t even get a chance to play. The Problem: When Money…

Back in 2014, I made a bold forecast about the future of money: Now, as we approach the mid-2020s, let’s assess how this prediction is shaping up—and whether we’re on track for a unified global digital currency by 2035. The Prediction: A Universal Digital Currency for Payments In 2014, the idea of a standardized global…

Let’s talk about your dirty little secret—the one that haunts you every time you hike past a particularly alluring pebble. You glance around, making sure no one is watching, before you snatch it up and slip it into your pocket like some kind of geological kleptomaniac. And then, the guilt sets in. What if everyone…

In 2014, I made a bold long-term forecast: Now, more than a decade later, let’s examine how this prediction is holding up. Are we on track? Or was this vision too optimistic? What Is Complexity Science? Before assessing the prediction, let’s define complexity science: In 2014, complexity science was already being used in epidemiology, economics,…

Deep in the Amazon, a research team tracks climate impacts on rare frogs. Just kilometers away, bulldozers clear trees for a palm oil plantation. This scene plays out globally as scientists and corporations fight for the same dwindling resources – with the future of our planet at stake. From life-saving data to the last drops…

Oh, wow. You’re still fascinated by the fact that we say “dial a phone” even though nobody under 50 has touched a rotary dial? Incredible. Groundbreaking. Truly, no one has ever pointed this out before—certainly not every single pop culture YouTuber, listicle writer, or that one uncle who won’t shut up about “back in my…