by Dan Jeffries | Aug 3, 2012 | News, Politics, Psychology, World Events |
As I watch all the hope and promise drain out of the Arab Spring, it got me thinking about why most revolutions fail. Not long ago the military regime of Egypt passed a series of laws that stripped the incoming president of all power and guaranteed their military...
by Dan Jeffries | Apr 29, 2012 | Sci-Fi, Tech, World Events |
I read an amazing series of articles in the Economist about 3D printing hailing the 3rd industrial revolution. I often read the Economist cover to cover, but this issue is different. I devoured it. It got me thinking about just how much 3d printing will change the...
by Dan Jeffries | Dec 12, 2011 | News, Politics, World Events |
I’ve long believed that if people are just given the chance, that in general they will make the right decisions. Democracy requires the people to see their society as a whole and make decisions collectively. That’s why, as the Arab Spring took hold, I...
by Dan Jeffries | Dec 8, 2011 | Science, Tech, Politics, World Events |
Earlier today, the BBC reported that Iran showed off a downed and completely undamaged US spy drone. Take a look at the footage and you’ll know that the military bullshits you. The other day, their official story was that there was no indication the drone got...
by Dan Jeffries | Nov 4, 2011 | World Events |
I admit it; I used to buy bottled water. I did it because I thought it tasted better, because it was more pure, because it was healthier for me, all the typical reasons people buy water. But something began to dawn on me slowly. I’m paying more for water per...
by Dan Jeffries | Sep 24, 2011 | Art, World Events |
I was doing some research on propaganda and came across a few sites that focus on Chinese Propaganda posters. At once sinister and seductive, these posters remind me of the best pop art posters that pepper New York City walls to hawk concerts, albums and movies. ...
