Business: AirBnb rentals have become intolerable to many customers
“They also expect you to clean dishes, throw the garbage, do laundry. Should I also cook 3 course meal before I leave?” one person tweeted in response. Another user wrote:…
Demographics: Why “Boomers” and “Millennials” view immigration differently
This post was originally written two weeks ago. I have updated with new information and charts that help explain why “Millennials” (per polls) are more supportive of immigration than are…
Emerging Tech: Swarms of low cost drones said to be future of warfare
‘Kamikaze’ drones are relatively cheap and can be deployed by the dozens, raising fear among civilian populations. Source: Mass drone attacks in Ukraine foreshadow the ‘future of warfare’ | Russia-Ukraine…
Drones: Norway says ‘foreign intelligence’ behind drone flights
Svalbard is an island in the Arctic, and home to the most northern city in the world. There’s not much there except lots of scenery and wildlife. “The suspect has…
Climate: Sunderland, UK permanently cancels huge airshow
The city of Sunderland has canceled the Sunderland Airshow, permanently, saying this is done due to climate change. The annual event had previously attracted (per different reports) hundreds of thousands…
Demographics: In general, every generation will do better than prior generations
That quote below sounds profound until you realize per history most people’s lives have gotten better over time. Data documents this trend. And with inflation, each generation’s accumulated assets are…
Tech: Meta’s metaverse is virtually nowhere
Source: How many more warning signs does Mark Zuckerberg need to see before he pulls the plug on his metaverse? Few people want to wear a VR helmet Fewer people…
Demographics: MSU Billings enrollment down
We are seeing many colleges and universities reporting a decline in enrollment. Some of this may be due to prior pandemic restrictions and economic impacts, as well as current labor…
Demographics: Why populations are shrinking in rural America
Rural areas are becoming older because their existing populations are aging in place, and few young adults are moving in – and a higher retention rate of young adults isn’t…
Demographics: Russia’s population is cratering
Emigration, war and a plunging birth rate form a ‘perfect storm’ Source: Russia’s population is in historic decline from emigration, war and plunging birth rate | Fortune Russia’s population has…