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Software/tech investor; frequent analysis of public U.S. software equities and macro impacts.

Explore Japanese‑American Fusion: Garden Seats & Miso Maple Glaze
Social•Mar 29, 2026

Explore Japanese‑American Fusion: Garden Seats & Miso Maple Glaze

Try this: How are you planting a seat to enjoy your plants in your garden? Consider Isamu Noguchi. He's a total icon and his museum in Queens is worth the visit to stimulate ideas: Japanese-American fusion. Try this as well: What can you plant that will elevate miso? Miso maple sauce or glaze is a great Japanese-American fusion food that we have here in the US. I like miso maple glaze on salmon, chicken, or vegetables. What are some other fun fusions?

By Lauren Balik
Divine Narrative Meets Bellow: Chicago Jesus Reimagined
Social•Mar 28, 2026

Divine Narrative Meets Bellow: Chicago Jesus Reimagined

As Above, Below: The Self-Narrated Adventures of Chicago Jesus, in the Letters of St. Paul So Below: By Saul Bellow https://t.co/lSA4OqENw5

By Lauren Balik
Thousands' Driver's Licenses Misused for Fake Delivery Accounts
Social•Mar 25, 2026

Thousands' Driver's Licenses Misused for Fake Delivery Accounts

Oh, it's far worse that what has been reported on thus far. There are thousands of Americans who have had pictures of their licenses used to create accounts across delivery apps.

By Lauren Balik
China’s Sodium‑Ion Drive Signals Mineral Dominance Contraction
Social•Mar 16, 2026

China’s Sodium‑Ion Drive Signals Mineral Dominance Contraction

One interesting topic that needs more work: China's push on sodium-ion batteries and whether this is actually more innovation or their acceptance of contraction on their critical minerals dominance (it's more the latter, but anyone can debate me after they've...

By Lauren Balik
Kafka Shows Bureaucracy Isn't Just Banal
Social•Mar 11, 2026

Kafka Shows Bureaucracy Isn't Just Banal

It is a mistake to confuse the banal with bureaucracy. Try this: 1. Read "The Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka. 2. Then, read The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. "The Hunger Artist" is the far superior work, by the way.

By Lauren Balik
Seeking Top American‑Made Apparel Innovators for Wardrobe Inspiration
Social•Mar 9, 2026

Seeking Top American‑Made Apparel Innovators for Wardrobe Inspiration

I would like wardrobe recs - who is doing the most interesting things these days in American made apparel? Very happy to dive into all ideas and recommendations. TY.

By Lauren Balik