jfb_1973

According to your link, world inequality as a whole is down. This article is about how inequality within a political system (say the USA) affects social stability. Within this context, it matters not whether or not millions of Chinese and Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty, because those people are not part of our political system.

It's actually a pretty interesting article, you should read it, rather than dismissing it because of your political bias.

My wife and I were talking about a property we found in Central America that was pretty amazing. Having been a backpacker when I was younger (in the 90s) I always wanted to set up a small hostel/hotel type thing somewhere beautiful.

I wonder if you could build a business serving the Digital Nomad. Basically offer a place to live + a coworking space. The traveling hacker gets the benefit of having a good place to work, plus the benefit of hanging out with other hackers whom you can chat with, maybe even pick up new work.

What skillsets are you looking for?

Hmm, I've wondering why there isn't the concept of a recruiter who works for the developer. I'd like to have someone help me determine my worth and work with me to improve my marketability. I know companies pay a lot for this service, but it might be worth it. I know in the past I've not know how much I am worth and missed out on a lot of cash.

Not to make this too political, but this is the big issue no one talks about when discussing healthcare. For many small businesses, providing health insurance is a major cost, and a major distraction from their core business.

Whenever I talk to my conservative friends I try and point this out. Many entrepeneurs with kids who might be out there 'creating jobs' can't because the healthcare industry owns our politicians.

'everybody has known that the U.S. is on an unsustainable spending curve due to entitlements'

I wouldn't agree with that. I would say that the problem is fighting two un-funded wars coupled with a decrease in revenues caused by the Bush Tax Cuts. Long term we have issues with popular entitlements such as SS and Medicare. But our immediate problems are generally due to the drop in revenues from the Bush era and an massive increase in military spending.