Shane: I too, was at Justin Lind's wedding in Santa Margarita. Justin's dad Eric is my best friend and we graduated from Cal Poly Architecture together. I didn't know that I had subscribed to your Substack channel. Small world--this article is right on.
Too cool! I wish I'd known so we could have chatted! I've said it so many times to Justin, but his family is truly special---a testament to his unbelievable parents. You can't help but love them all.
Thank you very much for reading and taking the time to reach out.
"On a planet of over seven-billion people we are more likely to eat ourselves to death than to die of starvation." Not sure there's a more powerful statement that can be made to evidence how well-off we humans are today. For anyone who is interested: 10 Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know by Marian Tupy and Ronald Bailey is another great addition to Shane's book list, demonstrating (and illustrating) just how much better the world is now than at any other point in history. I recommend it highly.
Shane: I too, was at Justin Lind's wedding in Santa Margarita. Justin's dad Eric is my best friend and we graduated from Cal Poly Architecture together. I didn't know that I had subscribed to your Substack channel. Small world--this article is right on.
Too cool! I wish I'd known so we could have chatted! I've said it so many times to Justin, but his family is truly special---a testament to his unbelievable parents. You can't help but love them all.
Thank you very much for reading and taking the time to reach out.
"On a planet of over seven-billion people we are more likely to eat ourselves to death than to die of starvation." Not sure there's a more powerful statement that can be made to evidence how well-off we humans are today. For anyone who is interested: 10 Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know by Marian Tupy and Ronald Bailey is another great addition to Shane's book list, demonstrating (and illustrating) just how much better the world is now than at any other point in history. I recommend it highly.
Thanks, Nolan! This book looks amazing! Ordering it right now. I hope that you and your family have been well and that you are enjoying your summer!
How do you know Justin? He was born the same day and hospital as my son Jeff.
The perspective in this piece is spot on. We've become entitled, lazy and frightened. Just where our government wants us.