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The Misunderstood Engineer: Why We Need to Respect Beavers
The beaver isn’t a pest. It’s a keystone species. An ecological ally. A fire-fighter, a farmer, a water manager, and a climate warrior.
37 mins ago
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Kyle James
August 2025
Five Lessons from a Year in the Grind
There’s no easy button to success. Rome wasn’t built in a day. And neither is the life you want.
Aug 29
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Kyle James
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Conscientiousness Under Siege: Fighting Back in a Distracted Age
The erosion of conscientiousness is not organic; it is being reshaped by the digital environment.
Aug 22
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Kyle James
Back to School & The Surprising History of Summer Break
Do you know why we have a summer break in education? Let's dive into the history lesson.
Aug 15
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Kyle James
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The Real Story Behind AI’s Energy Crunch
Energy access has been the story of humanity's evolution for centuries now
Aug 8
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Kyle James
What Do You Trust? The Karate Kid and the Power of Trust
Lessons in Waxing, Fences, and Faith
Aug 1
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Kyle James
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July 2025
U.S. Wealth Concentration: How Today’s “Second Gilded Age” Compares to the Past
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” --George Santayana
Jul 25
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Kyle James
$75 Wiper Blades and the Quiet Cost of Complexity
Why a simple mechanic visit made me think about wealth, work, and what’s quietly breaking in the middle class
Jul 18
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Kyle James
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The Song That Brings It All Back
Do you have a song that reminds you of a time? Ever wanted to know WHY that happens?
Jul 11
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Kyle James
Freedom to Unplug
A reminder that the greatest freedom might just be the chance to slow down and truly connect.
Jul 4
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Kyle James
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June 2025
How a Passion Project Overpowered the Video Game Giants
Creativity and authenticity still matter.
Jun 20
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Kyle James
Why Silver Is Undervalued, Incredibly Useful, and Worth Stacking
I'm not saying you should only own silver, but everyone should own some.
Jun 13
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Kyle James
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