Vertigo is (1) dizziness characterized by spinning sensations and (2) the title of a 1958 film by Alfred Hitchcock. But, is it also a fair way to describe (3) the 2025 cultural zeitgeist?
Category: (G) 21st Saeculum/Century AD/ACE
A Freedom Worth Fighting For? – On World Class Retail Businesses, Leading Democratic Governments, & The Price of Free Coffee
What makes a retailer world class? Great products and services at an affordable price?! Everything in one place?! FREE COFFEE?! There may be more to this than meets the eye…
Thank You for Your Service: The Fine Line Between Patriots & Parrots
What does the end of the HBO series Band of Brothers have to do with parrots, organizational psychology, and the current cultural zeitgeist? Click the link to find out… (8 minute read – if you’re faster than the average)
President Trump’s Terrific Tariffs, Oversimplified
President Trump’s April 2, 2025 tariff announcement imposes a 10% tax on imported goods, leading to increased prices for U.S. consumers and potential losses of $3,800 per household. While tariffs raise federal revenue, they may also encourage domestic production if U.S. goods can compete with cheaper foreign options. Protests against tariffs are expected as consumers react to rising costs.
