The Inner Monologue

By the Author Millions of Americans rely on financial assistance to make ends meet, yet many are eager to supplement their income through work. At the same time, businesses—especially small and rural ones—struggle to find affordable labor. What if there were a way to bridge this gap, empowering people on assistance while supporting local economies?…

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer, unbridled chaos of the American relationship with money. If poor financial decisions were an art form, we’d be the Louvre. The stats are in, and folks—they’re brutal. 1. Debt: The Only Growth Industry We’re Good At Personal debt in this country grows by a hilarious 2–4% every…

Ah, tradition—the societal equivalent of your weird aunt’s antique doll collection: creepy, outdated, and yet somehow still displayed prominently in the living room. Countries around the world cling to their traditions with the fervor of a toddler refusing to let go of a broken toy, even when logic, reason, and basic common sense have all…

We’ve all heard the proverb: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” It’s a timeless lesson on empowerment—charity provides temporary relief, but true help comes from teaching self-sufficiency. But what if there’s a missing layer? What if the…

Oh, you’ve never left your hometown? How adorable. You’ve spent your entire life eating the same three sad meals, nodding along to the same recycled opinions, and pretending your corner of the world is the only corner of the world. Congratulations—you’ve achieved Peak Basic. But guess what? The planet is massive, and your cultural myopia…

Let’s talk about the aesthetic of your belongings—yes, that thing you pretend doesn’t matter because you’re so practical. Newsflash: If your stuff looks like it was dragged through a landfill, you’ll treat it that way. And that’s why it’ll break in six months while someone else’s identical, but slightly less hideous version lasts a decade.…

Ah, free speech—the noble principle that allows every person with an internet connection or a soapbox to share their hottest takes, wildest conspiracy theories, and most baffling life choices with the world. And thank goodness for that! Without it, how would we know which flat-Earther has the best geometric proof that airplanes are actually government…

In 2014, I made a bold forecast: Now, in 2025, we’re halfway to the target year—how does this prediction hold up? Prediction #1: Water Harvesting at 3% Humidity by 2030 ✅ Partially Achieved, But Challenges Remain Recent advancements in atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) have pushed the boundaries of low-humidity extraction, though 3% remains an ambitious…

When we gaze up at the night sky, most of us rely on visible light to see stars, planets, and galaxies. But the universe is full of mysteries that remain hidden to optical telescopes—mysteries that only radio astronomy can unveil. By detecting radio waves emitted by celestial objects, radio astronomers explore the cosmos in ways…

Oh, joy. Another TV show where a brilliant but tormented scientist stumbles upon something that could change everything, only to realize—gasp—that power corrupts, corporations are evil, and governments can’t be trusted. Groundbreaking. But hey, at least this time, the MacGuffin isn’t some boring AI or a zombie virus—it’s human flight. That’s right. Forget curing cancer…