Word spreads fast when there’s easy money to be made. Something that was apparent in the taverns and public houses of London in the 1700’s. News filtering down from Exchange Alley, through newsletters and pamphlets, gossip, rumors, tales of supposed riches and opportunity. Whispered stories of ordinary people becoming overnight […]
Chpt 24.1: Profit Margin
I grew up reading the Discworld novels of Terry Pratchett, through my teens and probably into my early twenties as well. A prolific writer, averaging two books per year, writing a total of forty one books in a series that combined humor with science fiction and fantasy clichés. As a […]
Chpt 14: Unfortunate Conflict Of Evidence
In the realm of Earth’s history, a compelling correlation has emerged; a noteworthy connection between extended periods of climate stability and the ancient Mesoamerican concept of the “Five Suns.” This raises intriguing questions about the potential existence of advanced human societies during previous interglacial periods. The Mesoamerican “Five Suns” is […]
Chpt 8: Another Fine Product From The Nonsense Factory
Time is a fundamental dimension of our daily lives in the modern world. After all, how would we know when to turn up for a meeting, dial into a Zoom call; when to meet a friend for lunch or take the chicken from the oven? Yes, that is hyperbole, but […]