Health: The ACA was going to eliminate medical bankruptcy-but it did not
Pre-ACA, medical bankruptcy was a problem that the ACA would solve. As of 2025, medical bankruptcy is just as bad as it was pre-ACA. Another ACA Obamacare failure.
Demographics: Vermont schools saw 25% enrollment drop over 20 years
Vermont schools have lost 25% of their students over the past 20 years.
Business
Crime/Corruption
Efficiency
Emerging Technology
Energy
Environment
Everything is Untrue
EVs
Vehicles/Autos
EVs: Manufacturers mislead customers about range
EPA EV range estimates are highly misleading, and EV manufacturers mislead the public about real world, useful range.
Demographics: “70% of people turning 65 will need long term care” – is 100% misleading
Most long-term care for the elderly is provided at home, by family members. The 70% figure used by insurance salespeople is bogus.
Government: State spending, per capita (2024)
State spending per capita (2024). Some states spend (and presumably tax) much more than other states.
Software: Using Linux OS
Overall, I like Linux OS. But setup was a bit more complex than desired. I'm typing this on an Apple Macbook Pro - running Linux.
Policy: “Non-Government Organizations” (NGO) are heavily funded by government
NGOs are extensions of government, with 25% of funding coming from governments, and 1 in 5 getting >half of funding from government.
Gen Z: Decline in home ownership due to a change in personal values?
Media and social media posts compare home ownership percentages of young cohorts in the 1980s and today and conclude it's due to price. May be not.
Education, Demographics: Wisconsin public schools have lost 41,000 students
Down 41,000 students in 11 years, 69 schools were closed during the past 2 years.
Demographics: Having kids when parents are age 40+
Social media says the demographic cliff isn't a big deal, people can just have more kids over 40. Probably not.