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Climate Change Update: Drought Conditions and Atmospheric Rivers in Philadelphia

By Daniel Brouse October 27, 2024 The Philadelphia area is currently experiencing a severe drought, which is exacerbating the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. Recently, the area has also seen a significant increase in the intensity and frequency of severe rainstorms. This pattern of extended drought followed by intense rainfall events can be particularly […]

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Political Insight: The Reverse Psychology of “Trump Derangement Syndrome”

By Daniel Brouse October 26, 2024 I’ve studied what’s often labeled “Trump Derangement Syndrome” since the 1990s, and I believe the root causes include issues like racism and elements of white supremacy. Supporting someone with such views inevitably supports these ideologies, even indirectly. Some of Trump’s base might not identify as white supremacists but are […]

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The Trump Trade

by Daniel Brouse October 24, 2024 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 […]

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Real Estate Market Update

By Daniel Brouse August 5, 2024 Short sellers in the real estate market are currently anticipating a significant downturn, driven by a combination of factors. The recent trend of private investment groups purchasing large quantities of real estate has led to concerns about a potential future liquidation of these assets. As these investment groups may […]

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Wealth Taxes Are Illogical

By Daniel Brouse July 30, 2024 There are numerous reasons why a wealth tax can be a self-defeating fiasco, and the case of taxing someone like Elon Musk vividly illustrates this. A wealth tax on high-net-worth individuals could create a complex and problematic feedback loop involving the sale of Tesla stock and the associated capital […]

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The National Debt and the Printing of Money

by Daniel Brouse July 30, 2024 The two most important components of US fiscal and monetary policy are the national debt and the Federal Reserve’s ‘Credit and Liquidity Programs and the Balance Sheet’. National Debt The national debt of the United States has increased significantly under both Republican and Democratic administrations, although the contributing factors […]

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The Federal Reserve and the Chevron Decision

by Daniel Brouse July 10, 2024 The Federal Reserve chairman was questioned in Congress today about the potential impacts of the ‘Chevron Decision’ on the Fed. Although he mentioned that it was too early to determine the full effects, he acknowledged that numerous frivolous lawsuits could become a significant hindrance. This uncertainty clearly poses challenges […]

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Investments / Savings / Asset Allocation Update

Investment Recommendation: I Bonds and T-Bills One of the best investments is Treasury Direct I Bonds. I Bonds’ interest rates are determined by the rate of inflation. I Bonds can be purchased directly from the Treasury Department without a middle man, brokerage, or bank. There is no risk of losing your principle investment. They are […]

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About the Membrane Domain

This website was established by a diverse group, including musicians, writers, computer wizards, businessmen, videots, and individuals with a keen interest. We named this collective effort “The Philadelphia Spirit Experiment.” PHILADELPHIA? Frustrated with outdated systems and unsuccessful attempts to change them, we chose to take action — perhaps in the spirit of our forefathers? SPIRIT? […]

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Earth’s Vital Signs

by Daniel Brouse Human-induced climate change serves as a dynamic and intricate component within an unordered system, guided by chaos theory. This suggests that global warming is undergoing exponential acceleration in a complex manner. The pace at which climate change is accelerating can be described as rapid, as evident in the intensity, duration, and likelihood […]

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