Why Working a Lot Is a Bad IdeaSuccess is not proportionate to the amount of time you work.Jul 20, 20221Jul 20, 20221
How a Reading Workflow Saves Me Time and AnxietyWith a little intention and a few good tools, I can cut out news and social media and still be well-informedFeb 24, 201910Feb 24, 201910
Time and Serenity From a Daily RoutineRunning an “algorithm for life” is actually liberatingFeb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
Why it’s important to point out that JPM Coin is not a cryptocurrencyIf you liked “blockchain without the bitcoin,” then you’ll love “cryptocurrency” without open consensus or permissionless participation.Feb 15, 2019Feb 15, 2019
Some facts about digital currency and terrorist financingAfter the recent attacks in Paris, governments are redoubling their efforts to combat terrorist financing, and we’ve been asked how digital…Nov 19, 2015Nov 19, 2015
Tracy Alloway at Bloomberg Business:Kaminska insists on paying me by blockchain, the digital ledger system that is currently all the rage on Wall Street; I fear I am now…Nov 3, 20155Nov 3, 20155
Published inThe ÜmlautCan Open Protocols Ever Stand in the Way of Innovation?Google Hangouts, the new messaging system unveiled at Google I/O earlier this month, is pretty fantastic. Since its release, I’ve been…May 30, 2013May 30, 2013
Published inThe ÜmlautRegulating Drones Is as Bad an Idea as Regulating 3D PrintingLast week, my colleagues Adam Thierer, Eli Dourado, and I filed comments in a Federal Aviation Administration proceeding urging the agency…May 2, 2013May 2, 2013
Published inThe ÜmlautWhy Choosing to Make Less Money Is Easier Than EverThe “great stagnation” presents us with a great opportunity. It’s easier than ever to opt-out of the income-maximizing rat-race and enjoy…Apr 18, 2013Apr 18, 2013
Published inThe ÜmlautNot Doing Better Than Our Parents and Loving It (Or, Why Keynes Was Right)One of the frequent laments of the “great stagnation” era is that younger people today won’t do better than their parents. It’s not clear…Apr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013