Is America Walking Into a “ThucydidesTrap”? History Says No.
A critique of the “Thucydides Trap” theory, arguing that U.S.-China conflict is not inevitable and that history, industry, and leadership still shape outcomes.
Opinion
Disorder in Our Democratic Discourse, or Life Among The Trump Deranged
A commentary on modern political polarization, Trump-era discourse, and the growing divide between national ideological battles and everyday economic concerns.
Machiavelli and Management: The Great Man Theory of Corporate Success
A reflection on founders, managers, and innovation, exploring why transformative businesses are often built by individuals willing to ignore the conventional playbook.
The “Kill Switch”—It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
An opinion piece comparing 1970s seatbelt interlocks to modern “kill switch” proposals, questioning government reliance on technology to override driver judgment.
From The Deli Counter To Decline: When Being Nice Stops Being Good
An exploration of “false compassion” and “suicidal empathy,” examining how misplaced sympathy can erode moral clarity and accountability in modern society.
The $10 Billion Question: Who Actually Gets Rich?
An analysis of a $10 billion data center investment, examining who truly benefits, where wealth flows, and what it means for Beaver County’s economic future.
Pittsburgh Tries to Decide Whether News Is a Business or a Charity
Pittsburgh’s news industry pits nonprofit vs. for-profit models as the Post-Gazette and Trib Total Media test sustainability in modern journalism.
From Scrap Heap to Startup: The Post-Gazette Tries Again—Again
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gets a second life under nonprofit ownership, highlighting challenges and hope for the future of local journalism.
The Kids Are Alright (But The Beaver Valley Mall, Not So Much)
Dick’s Sporting Goods leaving Beaver Valley Mall highlights the decline of a once-central community space, raising questions about reinvestment, ownership, and whether the mall can avoid becoming a cautionary tale.
How Networking Groups Can Create Moral Hazards and Legal Chaos
Networking groups can blur professional boundaries, creating moral hazards, editorial confusion, and legal risk when friendliness is mistaken for authority.
Is America Walking Into a “ThucydidesTrap”? History Says No.
A critique of the “Thucydides Trap” theory, arguing that U.S.-China conflict is not inevitable and that history, industry, and leadership still shape outcomes.
Disorder in Our Democratic Discourse, or Life Among The Trump Deranged
A commentary on modern political polarization, Trump-era discourse, and the growing divide between national ideological battles and everyday economic concerns.
Machiavelli and Management: The Great Man Theory of Corporate Success
A reflection on founders, managers, and innovation, exploring why transformative businesses are often built by individuals willing to ignore the conventional playbook.
The “Kill Switch”—It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
An opinion piece comparing 1970s seatbelt interlocks to modern “kill switch” proposals, questioning government reliance on technology to override driver judgment.
From The Deli Counter To Decline: When Being Nice Stops Being Good
An exploration of “false compassion” and “suicidal empathy,” examining how misplaced sympathy can erode moral clarity and accountability in modern society.
The $10 Billion Question: Who Actually Gets Rich?
An analysis of a $10 billion data center investment, examining who truly benefits, where wealth flows, and what it means for Beaver County’s economic future.
Pittsburgh Tries to Decide Whether News Is a Business or a Charity
Pittsburgh’s news industry pits nonprofit vs. for-profit models as the Post-Gazette and Trib Total Media test sustainability in modern journalism.
From Scrap Heap to Startup: The Post-Gazette Tries Again—Again
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gets a second life under nonprofit ownership, highlighting challenges and hope for the future of local journalism.
The Kids Are Alright (But The Beaver Valley Mall, Not So Much)
Dick’s Sporting Goods leaving Beaver Valley Mall highlights the decline of a once-central community space, raising questions about reinvestment, ownership, and whether the mall can avoid becoming a cautionary tale.
How Networking Groups Can Create Moral Hazards and Legal Chaos
Networking groups can blur professional boundaries, creating moral hazards, editorial confusion, and legal risk when friendliness is mistaken for authority.