Back of the envelope reference numbers

Sometimes it’s helpful to know some reference numbers to estimate back of the envelope calculations. Here is a short list of some reference numbers. I also think knowing some of these numbers provides useful context for understanding political discussions. Metric Estimate Actual US Population 300m 330,068,304 World Population 8b 7,747,805,693 US Median Household Income $60k … Continue reading Back of the envelope reference numbers

Trump and the US Government as an International Embarrassment is an Understatement

Trump and the US Government as an International Embarrassment is an Understatement I’ve now been to a lot of countries in the last four months, and maybe met people from 50+ countries. It’s a common question to ask: “where are you from?” I say I’m from the US, and so some people ask about politics. … Continue reading Trump and the US Government as an International Embarrassment is an Understatement