Brian Lyman

Describing NIMBY property owners as “participating in democracy” is about as valid as saying the anti-vax movement participates in scientific research and debate. Just because someone has a self-interested opinion and a willingness to open their mouth in public doesn’t mean anyone should listen.

30 Days, 8 Cities, 1 Question: Where Did American Prosperity Go? Traveling the country to understand it

Anything less than visible competence is theft in the end.

“Economies that invest in visible competence generate trust. When prosperity hides… while everything visible (think infrastructure) decays, people stop believing the system works for them.”

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The best part about flying to/from Ōtautahi Christchurch.

No Plan by Hozier on Apple Music Song · 2019 · Duration 5:31

“As Mack explained, there will be darkness again.”

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Being the only astronomer name-dropped in a Hozier song is pretty much the coolest thing I can think of.

Robin has never been a member of a troop, but she LOVES Girl Scout camp each summer. It’s one of the most joyful and inclusive places I’ve ever encountered.

Glad you’re our AG, Jeff. I know you’ll do everything you can for all North Carolinians.

Thanks Jonny. This one arrives right on time for me.