There have been rumors for a little while that Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, was having a romantic relationship with a Chinese spy. He’s now confirmed that he was having an affair while the spy label seems likely but is currently unconfirmed. Here are my thoughts on the subject: When Raji Khabbaz and … Read more
I’m in Buenos Aires this week followed by a few days in Florence, Italy, and will spend November in Japan. I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone in those locations you think it would be worthwhile for me to meet, feel free to reach out privately … Read more
I’m in San Salvador for a few days followed by a longer trip to Montevideo, Uruguay. After that, I’ll have a week in Buenos Aires, a week in Florence, and will spend November in Japan. I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone in those locations you … Read more
After a year-long travel adventure, I’ve returned from Tokyo to New York. I expect to be in the NYC/CT area for the next month or so. I intend to re-rent out my house and then depart for another year of living and working in different countries. This life suits me. I’ll publish an update at … Read more
I’ve spent two years warning about the massive spending on AI without a business plan to earn a return on that spending. The big tech companies that used to have pristine balance sheets are now taking on record levels of debt to fund their AI spending. In related news, Meta (Facebook) is going to sign … Read more
The US figures out that our foreign policy is subject to CCP approval and works out a deal with Australia to develop rare earth mining and refining assets. China responds by ceasing soybean purchases from the US. All of this is creating discomfort in multiple places, but how dependent do you want to be on … Read more
Lots of supply chain and trade war news this week. China renews and strengthens restrictions on export of rare earth elements and magnets. They’ve spent decades securing the upper hand in these crucial components leaving the west no choice but to invest in our own mining and refining capacity. Silver joins fellow precious metal gold … Read more
I’m getting a lot of questions and seeing a lot of discussion about why President Trump is about to enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada early next week. Government officials from both countries say that at this point, they aren’t completely sure what they’d need to do to be in compliance with the wishes … Read more
