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On Additive Risk Management

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.
Matt Wilson Aug 29, 2023
(Royal) Lads on Tour, 1623

(Royal) Lads on Tour, 1623

With Europe on the brink of a catastrophic religious war, two of England's most princely bros have come up with the perfect solution—a road trip
Matt Wilson Aug 26, 2023
Daughter of Serpents (1992)

Daughter of Serpents (1992)

In which I take a look at Daughter of Serpents, a vaguely Lovecraftian adventure game from 1992 and its companion lightweight story-forward TTRPG.
Matt Wilson Aug 24, 2023
Mentioning The War, Pt. 79

Mentioning The War, Pt. 79

Let's check in on that Summer Offensive and get a little more realistic nuance added to our picture. Слава Україні!
Matt Wilson Aug 22, 2023
Sherlock Holmes: The Queen's Park Affair

Sherlock Holmes: The Queen's Park Affair

We played the sprawling adventure of the "Queen's Park Affair" (Sleuth Games, 1984) on vacation—how did it stack up? Spoiler-free.
Matt Wilson Aug 21, 2023
F1 at the 2023 Summer Break

F1 at the 2023 Summer Break

Being mostly an exploration of alternate history, because, you know… there’s that Verstappen kid.
Matt Wilson Aug 20, 2023
Prophetic midseason preview

Prophetic midseason preview

It's been that kind of year for Charles LeClerc
Matt Wilson Aug 2, 2023

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