Perpetual Learning
As a historian, I’m always fascinated by how new tools can shed light on the past. Recently, I came across a captivating piece from the Harvard Gazette that brought together my love for history and my appreciation for scientific advancement. It’s about how ancient DNA is helping us understand the origins of the Hungarian and … Read more
In markets, innovation drives everything. It shifts power, creates new opportunities, and renders old strategies obsolete. The same principle applies, perhaps even more brutally, to warfare. For centuries, the side with a technological edge often dictates the terms of engagement. Understanding this evolution isn’t just a history lesson; it’s a study in disruption, a force … Read more
When I talk about investments, I usually mean digital assets or emerging markets. But today, let’s look at a different kind of long-term asset: ancient urban environments. It’s not about returns on capital, but about understanding complex systems and their engineering. Think about it. We often look at ancient ruins as simple piles of stone. … Read more
Hey, grab a coffee. I was thinking the other day about something that feels really relevant right now, but it happened years ago. It’s about cameras, actually. Remember film cameras? Maybe you’re too young, but for a good chunk of my life, that’s what photography was. You’d buy a roll of film, careful with each … Read more
You might think, ‘Kenji, what’s a financial analyst doing talking about food production?’ Good question. But if you’re serious about understanding global markets, you need to look beyond the balance sheets and crypto charts. You need to look at what drives human behavior, what sustains economies at their most fundamental level. Food is that level. … Read more
Ever found yourself trying to explain something totally new by saying, “It’s kind of like X, but for Y?” We all do it. It’s how our brains try to make sense of the world: by finding patterns in what we already know. And honestly, it’s one of the best tools we have. Think about the … Read more
As a former history professor, my travels are often guided by the whispers of the past. This year, my journey took me to Northfork, Montana, a place that immediately resonated with the spirit of the American frontier. It’s not just a dot on the map; it’s a living testament to the layered history of this … Read more
As a historian, I’ve always been fascinated by the opulent displays of wealth and power during the Renaissance. But sometimes, these displays take truly unexpected forms. My recent travels brought me to a place that defies easy explanation: the Park of the Monsters, or as it’s formally known, the Sacro Bosco, in Bomarzo, Italy. Imagine … Read more
You ever feel like the world is just a bit… loud these days? Like there’s so much information, so many opinions, so many things flying at you online, it’s hard to make sense of it all? Scrolling through social media, reading the news – it often feels like we’re living through something totally unprecedented. And … Read more
It’s fascinating to look at the numbers, isn’t it? Early 2023 saw South Korea’s birth rate tick up by about 7%. That sounds like good news, a little flicker of hope. But here’s the thing, and it’s something I’ve seen play out in different ways throughout history, especially when technology starts changing things in a … Read more