Blockchain? #expatlife

This strange article got little attention. Maybe not enough people understand blockchain. But for those who do.....What?

Finance Ministry to use Blockchain Tech

The reason stated in the article is to improve government services to citizens. Of course, this really would work because people could apply directly for assistance and eliminate the middle man.

The middle man is the bloody, cruel heart of this place. The man with the tractor, the rice mill, the government contract.

Could we actually see smart contracts? Immutable agreements? Integrity? Wow....

Most Interesting Interview Ever Recorded #expatlife

I found this article today about bugs in space.

ISS

First learned about the idea of bacteria and organisms in outer space and some of the reasons for them from James Horak. Originally, I learned of James through the Kevin Smith podcast out of Thailand. Kevin is not with us anymore, but James sure is...

This is the link to the 4 part series of the most fascinating, enlightening and engaging interview ever recorded:

A Refined Cosmology to Address Cosmic Anomaly

Enjoy.

                     

                   

the Siamese Collectors....On its way to being a best seller.......

the Siamese Collectors

This new novel has already sold more than 300 copies in the first weeks. Amazing. I know all of the places where the novel is set....A  kind of literary tour of Bangkok- which is not really known as having an academic culture, but it really does!

This picture shows a group of the very first antiquarians of Siam building the collection for the Siam Society. An extraordinary group.