Anger Games
Even though at present, it may feel like our country may never be able to move beyond the division that currently separates us, in The Anger Games, I contend that indeed there is a pathway that leads out of the darkness and back into the light.
7 Underrated Traits of a Great Leader
What are some underrated traits that great leaders have? This question came up in Quora and I think it is a great one. I wrote a reply in Quora and it also got a feature on Inc.com but to make things simple you can see my thoughts below:
Optimism: the key to meaningful progress
When it comes to solving problems, one of the most difficult things to do is maintain a sense of optimism.
Amazon’s Answer to Gun Violence
In 2019, I published my book, The End of Killing, examining how technology can help us to end gun violence. The book has been met with supporters, a lot of questions and has opened doors to some great conversations.
The Power Behind Your Crazy Idea
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
Humans 2.0 Podcast with Rick Smith
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
Axon’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
The End of Killing Graphic Novel
To listen to some in the media tell it, the world is an awful place and getting worse. But if I tried to make one argument in THE END OF KILLING, it’s that there are reasons to be hopeful—and those reasons have to do with data about basic human existence...
School for Startups Podcast
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
Four Books that Helped Me Grow
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
What it Takes to be an Intellectual Olympian
I try to treat my mind and intellect like how an athlete treats their body. Keeping balance to maintain my edge is essential - meaning I don't believe in overworking, but time off to stay sharp and avoid mistakes.
Stuck in the Past & Differing Perspectives
I wholeheartedly believe we can reduce violence and killing in our world, but we are not doing everything we can to achieve that goal. That’s partly because the discussions we are having about public safety, violent crime, and gun ownership are stuck in the past.
Creating Non-Lethal Weapons for the Future
For those who want to gain a deeper understanding of non-lethal weapons technology and safety, I included this appendix. It will introduce you to the general concepts of non-lethal weapons, then walk through a first-principles design approach to building the non-lethal weapons that have the potential to make bullets obsolete in the not-too-distant future. Then I’ll discuss some of the risks that have to be evaluated when deciding to put them to use.
Progress: End of Killing References
To listen to some in the media tell it, the world is an awful place and getting worse. But if I tried to make one argument in THE END OF KILLING, it’s that there are reasons to be hopeful—and those reasons have to do with data about basic human existence...
Drones: End of Killing References
In The End of Killing, I mentioned a concept video that demonstrates a lethal drone with unbelievable precision. You can watch the video below. In the book, I argue that something like this should worry us, because if we can get to this level of precision, why couldn't we also get to a sufficiently advanced level of non-lethality? That's the question that is at the heart of the book, and my life's work.
Anger Games
Even though at present, it may feel like our country may never be able to move beyond the division that currently separates us, in The Anger Games, I contend that indeed there is a pathway that leads out of the darkness and back into the light.
7 Underrated Traits of a Great Leader
What are some underrated traits that great leaders have? This question came up in Quora and I think it is a great one. I wrote a reply in Quora and it also got a feature on Inc.com but to make things simple you can see my thoughts below:
Optimism: the key to meaningful progress
When it comes to solving problems, one of the most difficult things to do is maintain a sense of optimism.
Amazon’s Answer to Gun Violence
In 2019, I published my book, The End of Killing, examining how technology can help us to end gun violence. The book has been met with supporters, a lot of questions and has opened doors to some great conversations.
The Power Behind Your Crazy Idea
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
Humans 2.0 Podcast with Rick Smith
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
Axon’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
The End of Killing Graphic Novel
To listen to some in the media tell it, the world is an awful place and getting worse. But if I tried to make one argument in THE END OF KILLING, it’s that there are reasons to be hopeful—and those reasons have to do with data about basic human existence...
School for Startups Podcast
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
Four Books that Helped Me Grow
As an entrepreneur, I’ve leaned on so many books for advice on how to grow my business. See the top 4 books that have helped me grow.
What it Takes to be an Intellectual Olympian
I try to treat my mind and intellect like how an athlete treats their body. Keeping balance to maintain my edge is essential - meaning I don't believe in overworking, but time off to stay sharp and avoid mistakes.
Stuck in the Past & Differing Perspectives
I wholeheartedly believe we can reduce violence and killing in our world, but we are not doing everything we can to achieve that goal. That’s partly because the discussions we are having about public safety, violent crime, and gun ownership are stuck in the past.
Creating Non-Lethal Weapons for the Future
For those who want to gain a deeper understanding of non-lethal weapons technology and safety, I included this appendix. It will introduce you to the general concepts of non-lethal weapons, then walk through a first-principles design approach to building the non-lethal weapons that have the potential to make bullets obsolete in the not-too-distant future. Then I’ll discuss some of the risks that have to be evaluated when deciding to put them to use.
Progress: End of Killing References
To listen to some in the media tell it, the world is an awful place and getting worse. But if I tried to make one argument in THE END OF KILLING, it’s that there are reasons to be hopeful—and those reasons have to do with data about basic human existence...
Drones: End of Killing References
In The End of Killing, I mentioned a concept video that demonstrates a lethal drone with unbelievable precision. You can watch the video below. In the book, I argue that something like this should worry us, because if we can get to this level of precision, why couldn't we also get to a sufficiently advanced level of non-lethality? That's the question that is at the heart of the book, and my life's work.