On EVs, mineral problems, and industrial policy
In which a well-timed bit from the Washington Post interrupts a conversation I was already having about battery chemistry... and completely fails to mention the bigger picture!
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Review: Arkham Investigator's Wallet (2023)
In which I take a detailed look at a fabulous collection of prop documents for 1920s investigative games... and delve into unboxing videos?
Mentioning the War: Mid-September Checkin
Ukraine's back to the grind, but with some new and exciting long-range strike capabilities, and a comment on training and logistics.
Plague of the Moon (1994)
In which I play a 1994 adventure game that could very well be a Lamentations of the Flame Princess scenario... nunsploitation and all...
Risk: Crooked Values
Another bevy of philosophically interesting risk management insight from Spitznagel’s book. Part 2.
Old Gods of Appalachia (2023)
Being a review of Monte Cook Games’ adaptation of the Cypher System to backwoods, remote-country, lovecraftian-adjacent horror.
On Additive Risk Management
I’m reading Mark Spitznagel’s new book (Safe Haven) and, as ever, it is proving to be a goldmine. Part 1.