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The 2025 economic narrative in the United States is taking an unexpected twist. Traditionally, recessions have started by impacting the working class first—factory layoffs, service industry slowdowns, and wage stagnation. But this time, the slowdown seems to be hitting America’s affluent population first. It’s being called the “richcession,” and its consequences could be more far-reaching…
Introduction Bees—the lifeblood of ecosystems—are facing a catastrophic collapse in China, a nation already grappling with an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. As extreme pollution chokes the skies and human activity obliterates native flora, the very survival of pollinators is at stake. This is not just an ecological tragedy; it’s an apocalyptic threat to China’s…
What if our world overlaps with a hidden universe? Explore the Shadow Universe Theory and how it explains déjà vu, paranormal events, and more.
By: Michael Moats Why the GOP is Failing at the Border: How Investing in Immigration Courts Could Solve America’s Crisis For years, the Republican Party (GOP) has positioned itself as the party of strong borders and strict immigration enforcement. From border walls to aggressive enforcement policies, the GOP’s strategy has largely focused on deterrence—shutting down…
By: Michael Moats Are AI Algorithms Already Controlling Global Finance? In the glittering towers of Wall Street and the unseen data centers of Silicon Valley, a quiet revolution has already reshaped the world. The stock markets, once the domain of human traders in crisp suits, now pulse to the rhythm of artificial intelligence. Every second,…
By: Michael Moats Humanity’s Fragile Throne For centuries, we’ve believed ourselves to be the apex species on Earth—conquerors of land, sea, and sky, destined to master even the stars. Our cities sprawl across continents, our machines fly through the heavens, and our digital networks span the globe. Yet, beneath our feet and within our own…
By: Michael Moats In the past decade, cryptocurrencies have evolved from fringe technological experiments to mainstream financial assets, igniting both excitement and controversy across the globe. As Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other digital currencies surged in value and popularity, governments worldwide have found themselves racing to catch up. The result: a patchwork of regulatory…
The Global Race for the Next-Gen Computers A Glimpse into the Quantum Future Imagine a world where computers can solve problems in seconds that would take today’s supercomputers millennia. A world where new drugs are designed atom-by-atom in simulations, supply chains optimize themselves, and encryption methods crumble like sandcastles under a tidal wave of quantum…
By: Michael Moats The word “recession” often sparks fear—images of layoffs, market crashes, and financial instability flash before our eyes. Yet, while economic downturns are an inevitable part of the global financial cycle, being unprepared is optional. In this article, we’ll explore why recessions happen, what you can do to protect your finances, and how…
By: Michael Moats I never set out to measure a wormhole. On April 23rd, 2025, I was in my workshop. It was a typical day, and my focus was on a separate engineering experiment involving reflective foil. Nothing in the setup suggested it would be anything more than a simple calibration task. I have a…