Archive - The Age of Optimism

Diamonds Aren't Forever

If you were to ask ten-year old me about the stability of the diamond industry, I’d sing “He went to Jared,” and “every kiss begins with Kay” and guess…

Aug 13 •

July 2025

America's Presenttime

We live in the Golden Age of Baseball.

Jul 12 •

June 2025

In recent years, interest has grown in reducing meat consumption.

Jun 25 •

May 2025

Cellphones Delenda Est

One of government’s largest problems is how sluggish it is to respond to changing political landscapes and emerging problems.

May 10 •

The Anglosphere Votes

This week, three different elections have taken place across the Anglosphere—federal elections in Canada and Australia, and local elections in England.

May 4 •

March 2025

Happy Ides! Comparing American Presidents To Roman Emperors

On this auspicious day, I figured I’d digress completely from my usual topic.

Mar 15 •

February 2025

The Mississippi Miracle

“Thank god for Mississippi.” It’s a phrase that is almost exclusively used sarcastically, an expression of relief that no matter how bad your state is…

Feb 7 •

January 2025

October 2024

A Reduction in Crime

If you read or watch local news, there’s a good chance many of the top stories are about crime.

Oct 19, 2024 •

September 2024

Since time immemorial, through tumultuous events and extraordinary inventions, one particularly popular myth has held constant: one human year is equal…

Sep 5, 2024 •

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