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Troy Will Burn – the Big Deal about Big Data

By Ben Hunt | March 16, 2015 | 0 Comments

For the life of me, I don’t understand the debate [over the NSA metadata program]. – Jeb Bush, February 18, 2015 The Central Intelligence Agency…

Epsilon Theory Mailbag: Bitcoin and Big Data

By Ben Hunt | March 9, 2015 | 0 Comments

One of the best parts of authoring Epsilon Theory is the correspondence I get from readers. For the past few months, however, I’ve been frustrated…

Why Take a Chance?

By Ben Hunt | February 24, 2015 | 0 Comments

Vinny Forlano: He won’t talk. Stone is a good kid. Stand-up guy, just like his old man. That’s the way I see it. Vincent Borelli:…

The Effete Rebellion of Bitcoin

By Ben Hunt | February 17, 2015 | 0 Comments

In structure, Bitcoin is a bearer bond.

In meaning, Bitcoin is the cautious expression of a rebellious identity. 

First Known When Lost

By Ben Hunt | February 3, 2015 | 0 Comments

I never noticed it until ‘Twas gone – the narrow copse Where now the woodman lops The last of the willows with his bill –…

7 Quick Points on Europe

By Ben Hunt | January 26, 2015 | 0 Comments

#1) Here are the most relevant recent notes for an Epsilon Theory perspective on the underlying political and market risks in Europe: “The Red King”…

Ghost in the Machine, Part 1

By Ben Hunt | January 20, 2015 | 0 Comments

  The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method? ― Confucius (551 – 479 BC) Tanzan…

Catch – 22

By Ben Hunt | January 12, 2015 | 0 Comments

Four times during the first six days they were assembled and briefed and then sent back. Once, they took off and were flying in formation…

The Clash of Civilizations

By Ben Hunt | December 29, 2014 | 0 Comments

Thomas Cole, “The Course of Empire: Destruction” (1836) In the emerging world of ethnic conflict and civilizational clash, Western belief in the universality of Western…

Now There’s Something You Don’t See Every Day, Chauncey

By Ben Hunt | December 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

Narrator: Well, today we find our heroes flying along smoothly… Rocket J. Squirrel: Flying along smoothly? Bullwinkle J. Moose: You’re just looking at the picture…