Richard Morrill: America’s demography tells not one story, but many. People concerned with looking at long-term trends need to familiarize themselves with these realities – and also consider whether these will continue in the coming decades. The 33 rapidly growing counties are ALL suburban except for the new metropolitan area of St. George, Utah. Suburban Atlanta dominates ...
From a year ago: Fundamental changes in American life may turn today’s McMansions into tomorrow’s tenements.
From yesterday: First world shanty towns.
Peter Schiff: I think things are going to get very bad.
Freeman Dyson and Stewart Brand: You must have principles that you're willing to die for. This is a cross-generational issue. It's caring for children, grandchildren. In some cultures you're supposed to be responsible out to the seventh generation -- that's about 200 years. But it goes right against self-interest.
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