James Liang, the $50B co-founder of Trip.com, traded his executive seat for a PhD in demography. Discover why he believes a shrinking population kills innovation and why he’s now paying his own employees $50,000 per child to help solve the global fertility crisis.
Homer’s The Iliad is more than a war story; it is a revolutionary model of consciousness. From the tragedy of Patroclus to the Shield of Achilles, we explore how the epic challenges us to transcend limited perspectives and engage in radical empathy within a living, conscious universe.
While modern society prizes peace, Machiavelli warns that easy times create soft men. He argues that the absence of conflict leads to moral decadence, whereas the dangers of conquest bring sobriety and spiritual health. Is our obsession with safety actually a dangerous weakness?
The Iliad is not merely an epic; it is the foundation of the West. By exploring Greek concepts of Arete, the philosophy of Kant, and the power of speech, we reveal how the poet functions not just as a storyteller, but as the ultimate creator of reality.
History reveals a paradox: wealthy nations rarely maintain dominance. Instead, marginalized groups often rise to conquer established civilizations. By applying game theory to history, we uncover why the "strongest" often lose and how the "Margin Advantage" shapes the World Game.
Traditional self-help touts willpower as the key to success, but game theory suggests otherwise. By analyzing parenting strategies across socioeconomic classes, this article reveals that human behavior is often a rational response to environment, not just a character trait.
Schools claim to foster critical thinking, yet often prioritize compliance and memorization. Why the disconnect? By viewing education through the lens of Game Theory, we reveal the systemic incentives that cause schools to inadvertently teach students to despise learning.
Wall Street legend Jim O’Shaughnessy combines deep philosophy with practical execution. From pioneering quantitative investing to launching O’Shaughnessy Ventures, he shares his blueprint for conquering investor psychology and raising the next generation of "thinker-doers."
