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May 20, 2026 Original Analysis

One Size Fits One

Life is infinitely divisible. It is impossible to break a situation down to its most fundamental level. The infinite complexity of the world means that we only run out of information when we stop asking questions. Physically, we proceed from molecules to atoms to quarks and particles, and finally to the intersection of energy and […]

November 21, 2025 Original Analysis

The High Cost of a Society Riddled With Debt

Whether for nations, businesses, or consumers, debt is highly marketed and highly utilized. While debt is a core driver of business success, the extent to which it is used is actually extremely harmful and is a market inefficiency driven by government incentives. The choice to embrace debt made by almost every modern nation has trickle-down […]

September 3, 2024 Original Analysis

Dollar Store Stocks Are Cratering and Pundits Can’t Agree Why

A decade of slow growth delivered magnificent gains for “dollar store” stocks like Dollar Tree and Dollar General, but both are now going off a cliff. However, pundits can’t agree: Is it because high inflation is making the poor even poorer, pricing them out of even the cheapest retail option in town? Or is it […]