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Insurance Gerrymandering: The "La La Land" Tax Hitting Many Americans

In the world of policy, there is a recurring pattern where a small group of influential leaders—the "Anointed"—decide that their personal vision for society is more important than the hard facts of the market. They don't see themselves as politicians; they see themselves as rescuers. Their vision is simple: "We can make dangerous places feel safe by making them artificially cheap to live in." But in economics, there is no such thing as a free lunch. When the Anointed decide t

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The City-Center Illusion: Why Your Brain Thrives on the Road, Not the Destination

Why is understanding our own brain and neurobiology so difficult? After all, it is right behind our eyes; we carry it around and use it all the time. Part of the challenge lies in our social mental models. It turns out, the very structures that make us successful together in groups provide the wrong framework for thinking about how our individual brains operate. This article explores how our models for building community are fundamentally different from the way our biological

Personal Finance Journey

The Great Unbundling: Why Self-Directed Mastery is the New American Education

America stands on the precipice of a quiet yet absolute educational revolution. For decades, the national discourse has centered on fixing a broken system, yet we must acknowledge a fundamental economic reality: large-scale education systems, often managed by government bureaucracies, possess almost no incentive to change. These institutions are infected by what those in Positive Political Theory call congealed preferences. Like wet cement that has long since hardened, the in

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Navigating the Unseen: Math Intuition and the Power of Analogy

Unlocking the Fourth Dimension of Wealth Building a robust financial future requires more than just basic arithmetic; it demands a shift in how we perceive the world. To master complex systems, one must develop mathematical intuition, the ability to sense and navigate patterns that exist beyond immediate physical perception. We will explore the concept through the lens of a remarkable, short book titled Flatland , written by Edwin Abbott. Although published in 1884, Abbott's

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The Great Unbundling: Why Self-Directed Mastery is the New American Education

Personal Finance Journey

Jeff Hulett

Feb 810 min read

Do I need to be a data scientist in an AI-enabled world?

So, the short answer to the headline question is no, absolutely not...

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Jeff Hulett

Jan 2411 min read

Money, Math, and Mistakes: Training Sophisticated Neural Networks for the Realities of Banking

Introduction: Bridging the Gap As you begin your journey into the world of data science, it is easy to focus entirely on the "how"—the code, the math, and the algorithms. However, in the world of banking, the "why" and the "where" are just as important. This session is intended to provide you with the professional context for how neural networks and related predictive modeling are actually deployed in a highly regulated industry. We will explore the "translation gap" between

College & Career

Jeff Hulett

Jan 1113 min read

Embrace the Power of Changing Your Mind: Think Like a Bayesian to Make Better Decisions, Part 1

Why Changing Our Minds Matters Changing your mind is not weakness; it is disciplined strength. We live in a world rewarding certainty, slogans, and quick takes. Yet the choices shaping our careers, finances, health, and relationships usually unfold under uncertainty. The risk is obvious: when we cling to yesterday’s belief in a shifting world, the accuracy of our future judgments drifts away from reality. The result is avoidable regret—missed opportunities, inefficient effort

Personal Finance Journey

Jeff Hulett

Sep 24, 202529 min read

Work Until You Die—And Love Every Minute

Why Retirement Is the Worst Word in the English Language. If there is one thing America has all wrong, it is our relationship with work....

College & Career

Jeff Hulett

Sep 21, 20258 min read

The Quiet Wealth of Enough: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Thriving Children

Gratitude, Luck, and Preparation... We are periodically asked: “How did you raise four healthy, happy, and successful children?” It is humbling to hear the question. Each of our young adult children built a life of purpose—strong careers, committed relationships, and financial habits carrying them forward. The short answer is simple: we are appreciative and lucky. But as Seneca reminded us long ago, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” God provided the

Curiosity Journey

Jeff Hulett

Sep 7, 202521 min read