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  • The Problem Of The Activist Regulator

    Why we should all be concerned with the recent failures of prominent regulators like Gary Gensler and Lina Khan. Way back at the beginning of 2023, I wrote about how the “Move Fast and Break Things” (MF&BT) era appeared to be at an inflection point (or, more aptly, a nadir, if you fancy yourself a New York Times reader).…

    Justin

  • Apple’s VR Headset: A Harbinger Of The Future Or A Dystopian Caricature Of It?

    The Vision Pro virtual reality headset is designed by a small cohort of like-minded technologists based on their perceptions of the wants and needs of tomorrow’s society. Here’s hoping they’re wrong. Apple recently unveiled its much anticipated virtual reality (VR) headset to the market, with the typical fanfare and style made famous by the company’s co-founder, Steve…

    Justin

  • Why Montana Is Trying To Ban TikTok

    Montana’s attempt to ban TikTok is part stupidity and part grandstanding. Here’s why they got it so wrong and what we should do instead. Montana recently became the first state in the nation to enact a ban on TikTok. The ban, which would take effect January 1, 2024, would prohibit downloads of TikTok in the state…

    Justin