For example, he used 9,827 text messages and 564 MB of data on his phone this month.
I'm not going to pretend that I understand how I would use that many messages ... But I'm beginning to understand that he does.
A decade ago, I couldn't have conceived the way we use trading technology today. The scope and scale of what's possible would have seemed like an improbable science fiction plot.
And that is the point. Some things seem like nonsense (or magic), until they become science and way things are done.
New Version 4 of Shift Happens VideoFascinating presentation of facts, stats, and insights about how technology (like the internet) has been changing the world. Some of the tech that we take for granted is now at an inflection point because of the sheer mass of late-adopters.
It is worth watching and thinking about ... as someone living in these changing times ... and in terms of how these changing times shift the game and create a whole new set of opportunities.
While similar to the post on how Social Media is changing everything ... this presentation focuses on the bigger picture and has a more general business tone.
I like the new design and the added content; yet, found the music a bit distracting.
We are moving forward more quickly than ever. What you thought you knew about the economy, technology, innovation, and the world are probably out-of-date. I can't wait to see what comes next.
- Here is a link to a transcription of the presentation.
- Here is a link to the author's blog.
- Here is a link to the Shift Happens Project.

Capitalogix Commentary 06/28/09
Also, here is a link to the text of the article.
Other Asset Classes.
This chart caught my eye. It shows the top-ten residential real-estate markets, and let's just say none of them are around here. Click the picture to go to Reiden's site for more data.
I guess Goldman Sachs isn't the only one who can create Bubbles.
Also, I'm hearing a lot more rumblings from experienced traders about buying a little gold. Richard Russell, of Dow Theory fame, says: “The way the world is going, ‘gold will be the last man standing’. Gold will be wanted because unlike everything else, gold can not go bankrupt. Gold has no debt against it, gold is not the product of some nation’s central bank. Gold is pure intrinsic wealth. It needs no nation to guarantee it. Gold is outside the paper system.”
Confidence In the U.S. Equity Markets.
The VIX closed at 25.93 today, down more than 16% from Monday’s close of 31.17 to the lowest closing level since September 12, 2008 – the last trading day before the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy was announced. A rise in volatility from these levels would likely be bearish.
Bespoke notes that the Michigan Confidence joins the growing number of indicators that are now at or better than Pre-Lehman levels. It is currently at its highest level since January 2008. This month's reading is also the fourth consecutive month-over-month increase in confidence.Market Metaphor?
This NYC hotel claims that one of its rooms is not only a tourist attraction, but is “art”. Art that starts to smell bad in warm weather.
Room Covered In Melted Cheese
Business Posts Moving the Markets that I Found Interesting This Week:
Lighter Ideas and Fun Links that I Found Interesting This Week
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