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Essays on energy, culture, economics, and the future of work

March 29, 2026

The Junior Role Is Disappearing. What Happens in 25 Years?

Entry-level jobs are vanishing faster than anyone expected. If artificial intelligence replaces the first rung of the career ladder, where will tomorrow's leaders come from?

Future of Work
March 22, 2026

The Tipping Problem Nobody Wants to Solve

Restaurants have tried eliminating tips. Servers hated it. But the alternative is a system where 20% of Americans still tip for terrible service. Something has to give.

Culture
March 15, 2026

Nuclear Energy Has a Marketing Problem, Not a Safety Problem

Nuclear power causes 99.9% fewer deaths than coal per unit of energy. The Chernobyl death toll was a fraction of what most people believe. So why are we still afraid?

Energy
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