You Can Sit With Us

In the 2004 cult classic Mean Girls, erstwhile queen bee Regina George is banished from the group’s lunch table after she violates their dress code: Gretchen: Regina, you’re wearing sweatpants. It’s Monday.Regina: So…?Karen: So that’s against the rules, and you can’t sit with us. Like most high schools, the fictional North Shore had numerous cliques. …

Newsletter Announcement: Synthesis & Emergence

I’m starting a newsletter titled Synthesis & Emergence, delivered on Sunday evenings. The focus will be on technology, finance, and philosophy. The first issue is already complete and will be available tomorrow, May 10th. Why a newsletter? I was inspired by something Perell wrote about not merely consuming, but also creating: Don’t fall into the …