With the call for a total economic boycott (or “blackout”) on February 25, 2025, I look at what the purpose is of such an action. Welcome to another week of living on a proverbial ship where the captain is trying … Read More … Read More
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Why I still opt-out at airports

Why using sinking funds is a revolutionary act
A sinking fund, as I talked about before, is a way of saving up for large expenses in advance. It’s a kind of a quaint, old-timey way of doing things, which might be why it appeals to me. A … Read More … Read More
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How disruptive innovation enables effective protest
Last time, I talked about how protesting a single oil company wasn’t an effective way to effect change. Instead, I argued for reducing car-dependency through land use changes. This undermining of a business model is known as disruptive innovation, … Read More … Read More
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