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Funny thing, I just posted a tweet about my recent research on where are the good biotech hubs with low cost of living: https://twitter.com/pochekailov/status/1598088198995218437 I…

I agree, I have the same observation. I am also working solo and I am struggling to find new meaningful connections.

Would you go to a pub with me? Would you listen to me ranting about evil nimbyists preventing any form of urban development and thus blocking economic growth? Would you call me ask…

I am commenting in support of optimism and to counterweight pessimistic outlook. Humanity indeed faces a lot of problems. Each of them have many possible solutions (The only one un…

I am proud to be an infantile person, I want a lot of convenience and efficiency, and I want a lot of big, shiny toys. I think the modern doom and gloom era is very depressing. I a…

Yes, in my experience, the naïve interpretation is right 80% of time and it is always best to start from a naïve explanation of a process. US politicians serve the rich only becaus…

We probably need some service (an app or a site) that gives clear instructions on how, where and when to register. Yes, it is harder for renters, but it is designed to be harder. T…

I totally agree with you. I only think that you should be the one to decide how many is too many opportunities for you, not a bunch of NIMBYists.

Only one question: why are they unwilling? Is it that hard? They won't be killed or tortured, like in Belarus or Russia, then why not?

The longer I live the more I am finding the universe is working on extremely simple few principles; their relations create complexity. Aspiring homeowners will never become homeown…

I find it easier in the bigger city; but I might be biased as I lived in a big city most of my life. What I meant is an ability to be within the reach of any other person within an…

Rejuvenation and life-extending technologies to keep labor energetic forever. Industrial and maintenance automation for needing less labor. Relying on next generation to fund your …

I'm an immigrant :). Banking on your family dying - this is like saying "I am a worthless loser". I want old generation to live eternally, and still afford housing.

Q1: Yes, there is. Once a professional politician sees more activity from renters, they will include the renter's interests into their agenda Q2: Yes, obviously there is a positive…

Have more futuristic optimism. We are doing quite well on the climate. We will prevent it once we get fully to solar and then build CO2 scrubbers using solar energy. Energy percent…

Haha I am still not a citizen, so can't vote myself. I was trying to encourage my friends, but they were often too busy. They would vote for Hillary (or even for Trump), but never …

Nothing will change while the homeowners have more political power than the renters. Even in the cities where the renter population is bigger than the homeowners, such as in Seattl…

It is very good for productivity when many jobs are concentrated in one location. This unlocks the possibility for serendipitous connections. It is awesome when you can meet a foun…

People often ask me: why am I always preaching life extension and immortality research? Here is why: so you can be 41, 441, 1041 and still have millions years ahead. Once 41 years …

I fully agree, the housing is scarce seemingly because many want it to be scarce. I do think it is a political issue. Thus my support for full regulation removal: if ones press for…

This is very encouraging to hear, thank you for sharing this! I am considering building my house (being my own general contractor and doing as much work myself as possible), but I …

I have to insist the formula is still correct in principle. Yes, there are many causes for homelessness. However, shall you magically fix all the problems you named, some people wi…

Despite I am extremely fiscally conservative, I don't think that "all" the regulations are bad. Neither I think that the market left to itself is always efficient. The point I am t…

I was trying to argue that building from wood framing is a terrible idea to start with. Wood easily degenerates with time, and without proper maintenance, won't survive even 200 ye…

I want to remove any regulation that prevents anybody to build anything they want on the land they own.