Ten Things

The world has entered a second renaissance. A new age of generalists has arrived. (Ten Things, No. 80)

“The world has entered a second renaissance.

Nov 6 • Justin Bull

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October 2026

It’s (always) the economy, stupid. (Ten Things, No. 79)

Sometimes the price of gas is more than the price of gas.

Oct 30 • Justin Bull

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Tipping points aren’t always bad news. (Ten Things, No. 78)

Energy systems have entered into a positive feedback loop.

Oct 23 • Justin Bull

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“We are what we think,” said the Buddha. Turns out the same goes for AI. (Ten Things, No. 77)

The money is frothy.

Oct 16 • Justin Bull

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We ban phones at school, then hand them out at Christmas. (Ten Things, No. 76)

The playground offers a lot of glimpses into how human beings are doing.

Oct 9 • Justin Bull

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Trust us, smoking doesn’t kill. (Ten Things, No. 75)

In 1994, seven tobacco CEOs told Congress that nicotine wasn’t addictive.

Oct 2 • Justin Bull

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September 2026

Ten Things - Sept 25, 2026

Charlie Munger was wrong.

Sep 25 • Justin Bull

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Ten Things - Sept 18, 2026

“You know, countries don’t just happen,” said Papa.

Sep 18 • Justin Bull

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Ten Things - Sept 11, 2026

25 years ago today, I came to UBC as a student for the first time.

Sep 11 • Justin Bull

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Ten Things - Sept 4, 2026

Diamonds aren’t forever.

Sep 4 • Justin Bull

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August 2026

Ten Things - August 28, 2026

The Economist disappointed me this week.

Aug 28 • Justin Bull

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Ten Things - August 21, 2026

Old left-right sorting algorithms are dead.

Aug 21 • Justin Bull

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