The Secret Plot to Steal A Nuclear Submarine
Posted June 02, 2023
By Ray Blanco
The story of how Howard Hughes was recruited by the CIA for the secret plot to retrieve a sunken Soviet submarine. How deep-sea mining was used as part of the cover story, but is now a practice that could finally become a reality.
Green Smoke: Personal Accountability & Ethical Consumerism
Posted June 01, 2023
By Ray Blanco
Part 3 of Green Smoke. Companies are passing the burden of being responsible for pollution off to the consumer. Campaigns are hollow and focus on what individuals can do, which deflect from the massive waste generated by the world’s biggest companies.
Is AI An Extinction Level Threat?
Posted May 31, 2023
By Ray Blanco
Experts signed a brief but serious warning about the possible dangers of AI. What are the concerns and what can be done about them?
The Risk and Reward of Deep Sea Mining
Posted May 30, 2023
By Ray Blanco
Part 2 of a look into deep sea mining. The concerns, regulation attempts, and counter-arguments of the practice.
Short Week, Busy Week
Posted May 29, 2023
By Ray Blanco
More market movement on the back of AI. Nvidia had a record day after a strong earnings report.
Deep Sea Mining Could Secure a Future for EVs
Posted May 26, 2023
By Ray Blanco
The history of polymetallic nodules. How they were discovered, how they are formed, and our recent attempts to mine them.
Nvidia Blasts Off
Posted May 25, 2023
By Ray Blanco
Nvidia is having a record day following a huge earnings report. AI demand looks to power their future revenues.
Green Smoke: Carbon Credits
Posted May 24, 2023
By Ray Blanco
The system of buying and selling carbon offset credits has had the opposite effect of its goal of reducing automakers from reducing their emissions. Tesla has made billions while doing nothing to meaningfully reduce their footprint, while other automakers have gotten a “get out of jail free” card.
Winning The Semiconductor Cold War
Posted May 23, 2023
By Ray Blanco
Two recent developments have heated up the tech war between China and the US over semiconductors. China’s ban of Micron from infrastructure projects and Applied Materials $4 billion investment in developing advanced chip technology.
Feeding Frenzy
Posted May 22, 2023
By Ray Blanco
The stock market is being largely boosted by AI investments. Competitors look to capitalize on Twitter’s struggles.
