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The $65 million cube
Imagine a cube 14 inches on each side, about the size of a microwave. At 2,200 pounds, no man can lift it. And it’s worth $65 million.
6 days ago


Welcome to Bastrop
In most modern cities, steel cranes rise above the skyline. Back home in Abu Dhabi, crews break ground on a new project every month. But in California, the home of Silicon Valley and America’s supposed bastion of innovation? Nothing.
Nov 14


Quantum’s billion-dollar mirage
I’m on the road with Matt Ridley and ROS co-founder Dan Steinhart, visiting six cities and meeting 30 world-class innovators in two weeks.
Nov 9


Rational Optimists take America
I’m on my way to LA kicking off a two-week sprint across America with my ROS co-founders Matt Ridley and Dan Steinhart.
Nov 1


Is this a pipedream?
One of the coolest things about living in Abu Dhabi is how fast everything arrives.
Oct 26


The world’s new fastest car is…
There’s a new world’s fastest car. It’s not a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Bugatti. It’s Chinese brand BYD.
Oct 19


Who’s winning the SMR race?
If friendly aliens landed on Earth in 2025, they’d be baffled.
Oct 12


Your body’s check engine light is flashing
AI is the new doctor’s waiting room
Oct 5


Dad, can I tell you something
I had a proud dad moment at 5:55 am yesterday.
Sep 28


Battery Magic
A time traveler from the past would certainly agree that much we take for granted today qualifies as magic.
Sep 17


The first nuclear SMR will be…
After one week off to move my family to Abu Dhabi, I returned to a pile of breakthroughs so thick I didn’t know where to start.
Sep 14


Going robotic
Roboticizing a $2 trillion industry
Sep 7


Your AI super doctor will see you now
A 101 on how to benefit from Dr. GPT
Aug 31


Will AI make kids dumb?
AI’s disruption to education reminds me of when I first discovered bitcoin in 2012.
Aug 23


Why I’m obsessed with AI schooling
I’m officially a resident of Abu Dhabi, having moved my family here last week from Ireland. Of the many reasons we moved, #1 is: I am determined to give my kids the best possible education.
Aug 17


The biggest IPO ever
Abu Dhabi transformed from flat desert in 1970 to a booming, gleaming metropolis today.
Aug 10


The Standard Oil of nuclear
A single uranium pellet the size of a gummy bear contains as much energy as 140 barrels of oil. It’s the cleanest, safest energy source known to man.
Aug 3


Austin + Detroit = winning
Watch the news and you’ll hear America is failing. The system is rigged. The dream is dead. Our best days are behind us.
Jul 25


SpaceX of the sea
The ocean is the new frontier
Jul 13


Genomics’ is having its broadband moment
The world’s most underrated tech
Jul 5
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