by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 An economist just referenced Little Richard to illustrate how tariffs might impact young musicians. Little Richard, known for his energetic vocals and piano playing, also had a band called “The Upsetters,” and while he wasn’t primarily a guitarist, he had notable guitarists in his band, including Jimi Hendrix. Due […]
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How Tariffs on Guitars and Pianos Could Impact the Next Generation of Musicians
Underestimation of Climate Sensitivity and Feedback Processes
by Daniel Brouse April 2, 2025 In the 1990s, we first hypothesized the non-linear acceleration of climate change. By the early 2000s, this hypothesis had evolved into established climate theory, now widely recognized as scientific fact. My lab partner, a Doctor of Physics from Ohio State, and I collaborated to provide key evidence supporting this […]
Climate Update: Chain Reaction of Devastation
by Daniel Brouse February 28, 2025 Human-induced climate change is directly impacting the habitability of our planet through increased thermal energy. Beyond rising temperatures, the cascading crises resulting from climate change can have immediate effects on health and wellness. The pollution caused by California wildfires, for instance, is expected to have long-term health impacts. In […]
Climate Change and Policy Shifts Threaten U.S. Housing Market Stability
by Daniel Brouse February 20, 2025 Projected Devaluation of U.S. Homes Due to Climate Change Recent analyses indicate that climate change poses a significant threat to the U.S. housing market. Over the next five years, it’s projected that at least 20% of U.S. homes will experience devaluation due to climate-related impacts. In certain vulnerable markets, […]
Economic Update: The Path to Disaster
The Republican Party is driving the U.S. economy off a cliff, and the consequences are unfolding in real time. The good news? Trump’s team is imploding under the weight of its own reckless and poorly planned policies. The bad news? The so-called “Make America Great Again” agenda is achieving the exact opposite—weakening the country economically, […]
The Lies Behind Trump’s Terror Economics
Article originally published February 4, 2025 in anticipation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada The primary purpose of Trump’s tariffs is not economic growth or national security—it’s to fund his anti-humanity policies, particularly the billions of dollars required for mass deportation. Unfortunately, both his tariff policies and immigration restrictions have devastating effects on the U.S. […]
Navigating Spirituality Without Crutches: A Personal Perspective
by Daniel Brouse I approach the realm of spirituality with caution for a few key reasons, primarily what I refer to as the “crutch” issue. It is easy for people to become overly dependent on a medium, or for the medium themselves to misuse their position of influence. This imbalance often leads to exploitation or […]
The Hidden Price of Progress: Unraveling the Economic, Environmental, and Human Costs of Climate Change
by Daniel Brouse November 29, 2024 / Black Friday The exact cost of climate change is challenging to calculate due to the sheer complexity of the issue and the myriad variables that are difficult to quantify. However, specific climate-related events provide tangible examples of its economic and societal impacts. Climate Disasters For instance, the 2019 […]
The Trump Trade
Why have interest rates been going up after the Fed cut rates? Because investors concur that Trump’s economic polices will be harmful to the economy, drive up inflation, and explode the national debt. Investors have been making “Trump Trades” based on this concern. Unfortunately, a large number of investors — approximately 75% — currently expect […]
South Korea: Climate Law Fails to Protect Basic Rights
South Korea’s top court ruled in August of 2024 that the country’s climate change law does not adequately protect basic human rights and lacks sufficient targets to safeguard future generations. This landmark decision comes after activists accused the government of failing to effectively address the climate crisis. Since 2020, more than 200 plaintiffs, including young […]