Mark Lutter

@arctotherium42 Many such cases

Positive selection on Congressmen increased over time (meanwhile Congress as an institution become useless and retarded).

Apparently it is @Iberia policy to kick paying customers off flights if they overbook instead of offering compensation for those willing to rebook

Seems relevant

The Presidio Trust board was recently fired. I trust @realDonaldTrump @JDVance have read this article about how to develop it palladiummag.com/2025/01/17/bui…

Great to see SEZ-based investments become a key American foreign policy tool. The Philippines also has a unique history in this space. Starting in the 1990s at Subic Bay, and now at former Clark Air Base, they've successfully transformed two former US bases into thriving SEZs.

@hamandcheese Did it make you more productive/help you focus?

I'm on week 4 of retatrutide and already down 12.4 lbs. More interestingly: - I seem to have much more energy and focus - I find myself spontaneously preferring standing desks, walking rather than ubering, opting into exercise etc. - My blood sugar no longer crashes after eating - I don't drink nearly as much but when I do my hangovers seem a lot weaker - My food preferences spontaneously shifted in favor of fish, salads and fresh fruit - My GI health improved a lot, I think mostly thanks to it being easier to resist trigger foods I've had no negative symptoms or downsides, and am still on a low starter dose (~2.5mg)

It's snowing in Boston

It's snowing in Boston

It's snowing in Boston

At the 28th Annual @HarvardHBS Africa Business Conference, @MarkLutter spoke on affordable housing. The key takeaway: simplify zoning and land use codes while partnering with the private sector for infrastructure delivery.

@Simon__Grimm @HiFromMichaelV California referendum seem to lead to bad outcomes. Why the discrepancy?

Swiss direct democracy is one of the most white-pilling institutions out there. Giving voters frequent direct votes makes spending more efficient, aligns parliaments with voters, and empowers the median (often most reasonable) voter.

Freedom of movement in the ocean is over

@ericadamsfornyc would love to have you keynote the New Cities Conference in Johannesburg Dec 7th and 8th.

Kazakhstan is advancing plans for Alatau, a $20B “city of the future” near Almaty, master-planned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It will ease congestion, boost trade along the Middle Corridor, and become a smart hub for business and innovation by 2050. timesca.com/alatau-inside-…

Looking forward to speaking at the African Business Conference at Harvard Business School

@azaztrader01 We’re really just asking artists to look ahead. Imagine the future of the Swahili Coast the way people in the past once imagined our present. What does that world look like through your eyes, and how would you as a creative bring it to life.

@MarkLutter This sounds like an incredible opportunity. What kind of creative vision are you hoping applicants will bring to the project?

For those interested in developing a new aesthetic for the Swahili Coast, we've got a fellowship for you! zanzalu.org/residencies/sw…

Ukraine and Iran offer two different possibilities for the future of warfare Ukraine: trench warfare with drones Iran: decapitation strike followed by missiling/droning all regional targets in range

Silicon Valley's culture makes it somewhat uniquely poor at governing - Memetic: SF chases the new big thing, governing requires longer term planning, execution, and stability - Growth: Governing is a low margin industry, SF focuses on growth over effective execution -Openness: Politics is a zero sum game, high openness people will get taken advantage of

The war in Iran is pretty dumb. However, it's interesting to see Trumps negotiation strategy given the current state of the conflict. Hopefully the off ramp works!