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I think of John Carter like an older brother who was born in Canada with some extra IQ points who hasn't gotten hitched yet in spite of his seniority. Everything he writes blows me away, so I'm looking forward to what will inevitably be a best-selling science fiction series that he will pen at some indeterminate point in the future.
After spending over a decade steeped in the depths of postmodernism, Michael emerged with the uncanny ability to synthesize all of the best ideas into cohesive concepts that are ever critical in understanding social conflict. I think of him like the Bruce Lee of intellectuals.
Charming, biting, and witty, the venerable Chris Bray articles are always worth a read. The fact that he is still able to survive in California gives me some kind of hope for the future of America.
Mathew is the product of a top-secret government program to create super-soldiers. He escaped from this program at an early age and used his considerable talents to found school programs that developed some of the nations greatest minds out of rural Alabama. He also used his next level statistical skills to earn billions for a quant trading firm, and has probably the most discerning mind I've encountered when it comes to snuffing out statistical bullshit.