Playing To Win
By Erik Wallbank
My last article: Erik’s Betting Line On Human Extinction drew feedback, with a few cancelled subscriptions and some new readers. At times, when I know what I write is going to make some uncomfortable, I wonder if it’s my readership that will become extinct? But, curiously, when made uncomfortable with the facts—readers tend to stay with me.
My article began: Before the rains come, I’m climbing steep metal roofs to clean 7 stovepipes on rentals. The sweeps want $1500, so I have 2 cups of coffee and write first. No energy later. The replies that came showed concern for my health. 1 in particular from my economic mentor and friend, Bill Holter: Are you an idiot? You are 80 years old, and yes capable of cleaning chimneys, but what if you fall, is $1500 worth your life? That’s Bill, a no-nonsense, heartfelt admonition for well-being/avoidance of death.
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