Exploring the Cosmos through a Science Fiction Perspective.
No matter how much one attempts to enjoy a work of cinematic science fiction, one cannot help but feel robbed. This is what the makers of 'Oblivion' have done. They promised something fantastic and poured $120,000,000 into an intriguing concept, so intriguing that even with a marketing campaign featuring Tom Cruise looking bored... I still felt compelled to watch this thing. What … Continue reading Tech 62 repairs ‘Oblivion’
“I think we in the Old West had a few decades to improve the economic model and failed to do so, so now we have lost the game.” - zassygirl19 “All of the end of the world scenarios such as economic collapse will be in response to the government’s actions. The government is the biggest … Continue reading Reform or Die
When administering composite companies, again weaken the stronger powers within each component and keep the weak powers weak. Don’t bring in outside help. This will only weaken your position. In other words, don’t acquire more than can be managed.James Tucker – CEO of MercurEx, 25 RULES FOR THE MODERN UBERMAN The Strategy of Weakening Strong Powers in … Continue reading Rule 3: COMPOSITE COMPANIES
The Future of Currency Halfway through 2011, I came across the phenomenon of Bitcoin, and my head went into a tailspin. This was a revolution. I felt it in my bones. But I was reluctant to buy in and profit from it. At the time, it had the aura of an elaborate, hi-tech scam. The … Continue reading Cryptonium
“In most areas of the world, food security is no longer a given, thus over 800 million people are poised to perish by the time we celebrate the New Year. Water and land mismanagement, climate destabilization, neo-colonialism and kleptocracies have robbed the majority of humanity of its land and capital. Wealth has been squandered protecting … Continue reading A Dark Future
"In most areas of the world, food security is no longer a given, thus over 800 million people are poised to perish by the time we celebrate the New Year. Water and land mismanagement, climate destabilization, neo-colonialism and kleptocracies have robbed the majority of humanity of its land and capital. Wealth has been squandered protecting … Continue reading TRAVION
When the acquisition is a new appendage to your existing company… Run it in person! Put your own people in there! Weaken the stronger powers within the firm! Keep the weak powers weak.25 Rules for the Modern Uberman - James Tucker Acquisitions To ensure that the acquisition is successful, it’s important to run the business in … Continue reading Rule 2: ACQUISITIONS
- Prime Executive Jorge Wilson, when asked about the effects of the 22-year long depression on the City-State's economy.
Experience is everything! Know and understand your logistics! Know and understand your strategy! And most importantly know and understand these twenty-five rules.James Tucker, CEO of MercurEx 25 Rules for the Modern Uberman Rule 1: Be Skilled ~James Tucker Experience is the foundation upon which an Uberman is built. It involves learning from both successes and failures, understanding … Continue reading Rule 1: BE SKILLED
After I published "A Hostile Takeover" I began exploring ideas for a second book. At some point, I entertained the thought of adapting one of my screenplays that had been sitting on the shelf, collecting dust for over a decade. How easy. The basic story and material were there. All I had to do was … Continue reading Origin: The Blood Ring