George Patrick Richard Benson
@georgeprbenson.bsky.social
Building better economies for people and planet @ ZEIC.ca
Annoyingly into industrial policy, democratizing finance and economies, and better rule-making.
I have a newsletter: georgeprbenson.com
Annoyingly into industrial policy, democratizing finance and economies, and better rule-making.
I have a newsletter: georgeprbenson.com
If the AI bubble does pop, even a little, then that would have huge implications for the $540 billion in cap-ex associated with the sector, most of which has a clear energy relationship.
November 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
If the AI bubble does pop, even a little, then that would have huge implications for the $540 billion in cap-ex associated with the sector, most of which has a clear energy relationship.
To give all of the naysayers of Burry more credit, he was... a little cryptic when he announced he was de-listing his LLP and moving to effectively a family office format.
He (rightly) calls out BS accounting by the hyperscalers, but what's happening on Nov 25th?
He (rightly) calls out BS accounting by the hyperscalers, but what's happening on Nov 25th?
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
To give all of the naysayers of Burry more credit, he was... a little cryptic when he announced he was de-listing his LLP and moving to effectively a family office format.
He (rightly) calls out BS accounting by the hyperscalers, but what's happening on Nov 25th?
He (rightly) calls out BS accounting by the hyperscalers, but what's happening on Nov 25th?
The phrase "momentum over fundamentals" honestly gave me a double-take, and then I realized I was reading a VC-guy.
But I am but a lowly index fund investor that doesn't believe you can time the market, so, what do I know?
But I am but a lowly index fund investor that doesn't believe you can time the market, so, what do I know?
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The phrase "momentum over fundamentals" honestly gave me a double-take, and then I realized I was reading a VC-guy.
But I am but a lowly index fund investor that doesn't believe you can time the market, so, what do I know?
But I am but a lowly index fund investor that doesn't believe you can time the market, so, what do I know?
The correction is so cringe, my god:
May 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The correction is so cringe, my god:
Star Wars burlesque tonight!
May 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Star Wars burlesque tonight!
On governance, too, many challenges on both the size of boards (Nicola RD has 35 board directors!) and the fact that there are 203 First Nations across BC without *any* representation in RD's they operate within.
May 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
On governance, too, many challenges on both the size of boards (Nicola RD has 35 board directors!) and the fact that there are 203 First Nations across BC without *any* representation in RD's they operate within.
There has to be a *lawyer on call for every RD board meeting* to make sure that people know who gets to vote in which ways in many RD board meetings.
Sounds like clarity is desperately needed.
Sounds like clarity is desperately needed.
May 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
There has to be a *lawyer on call for every RD board meeting* to make sure that people know who gets to vote in which ways in many RD board meetings.
Sounds like clarity is desperately needed.
Sounds like clarity is desperately needed.
Interesting point around interpretation: local governments can mandate many things within their bylaws and citizens must follow them even if they enter into domains of provincial or federal jurisdiction (e.g., plastic bags) as long as it doesn't mandate illegality.
RD's have no such provision.
RD's have no such provision.
May 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Interesting point around interpretation: local governments can mandate many things within their bylaws and citizens must follow them even if they enter into domains of provincial or federal jurisdiction (e.g., plastic bags) as long as it doesn't mandate illegality.
RD's have no such provision.
RD's have no such provision.
Because 90% of BC is so rural and remote, LGs are arguing that the limited regulatory authority of RD's means that much of the province does not have the regulatory oversight or the resources to deal with very real problems in more rural parts of BC.
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Because 90% of BC is so rural and remote, LGs are arguing that the limited regulatory authority of RD's means that much of the province does not have the regulatory oversight or the resources to deal with very real problems in more rural parts of BC.
This is fascinating, I didn't realize that RD's had no natural person powers and therefore face some significant limitations in what kinds of decisions they can make and actions they can take.
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This is fascinating, I didn't realize that RD's had no natural person powers and therefore face some significant limitations in what kinds of decisions they can make and actions they can take.
The first rationale for updating RD legislation is, according to this work, the inclusion of Indigenous rights and effective participation. It makes me happy to hear that that's supported broadly by UBCM, which meshes nicely with DRIPA.
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The first rationale for updating RD legislation is, according to this work, the inclusion of Indigenous rights and effective participation. It makes me happy to hear that that's supported broadly by UBCM, which meshes nicely with DRIPA.
As of now, the challenges for regional districts are:
May 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As of now, the challenges for regional districts are:
Shared on X, VPD confirms the event and more details to be shared:
April 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Shared on X, VPD confirms the event and more details to be shared:
I'm debating writing a piece about the "fediverse," particularly now that @ghost.org is really doubling down on integration alongside Bsky and other platforms.
But then I see this and I get curious (and a little nervous). Next phase of the hype-cycle, or is this just expectations settling in?
But then I see this and I get curious (and a little nervous). Next phase of the hype-cycle, or is this just expectations settling in?
April 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm debating writing a piece about the "fediverse," particularly now that @ghost.org is really doubling down on integration alongside Bsky and other platforms.
But then I see this and I get curious (and a little nervous). Next phase of the hype-cycle, or is this just expectations settling in?
But then I see this and I get curious (and a little nervous). Next phase of the hype-cycle, or is this just expectations settling in?
Huuuuuge lines at Mt Pleasant library for the Vancouver by-election. Totally wild — love to see it.
April 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Huuuuuge lines at Mt Pleasant library for the Vancouver by-election. Totally wild — love to see it.
Learning the consumer protection goes back to Hammurabi is a trip. Pretty wild enforcement, too:
March 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Learning the consumer protection goes back to Hammurabi is a trip. Pretty wild enforcement, too:
Caught a gorgeous “moonset” this morning on my way to grab coffee with @allisongacad.bsky.social.
Apparently today’s the “snow moon”!
Apparently today’s the “snow moon”!
February 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Caught a gorgeous “moonset” this morning on my way to grab coffee with @allisongacad.bsky.social.
Apparently today’s the “snow moon”!
Apparently today’s the “snow moon”!
The world may be on fire, but folks still need blood (and lots of other things).
Please consider donating if you can!
Please consider donating if you can!
February 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The world may be on fire, but folks still need blood (and lots of other things).
Please consider donating if you can!
Please consider donating if you can!
If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.
January 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.
Is the publisher more reliable than Google Scholar?
December 17, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Is the publisher more reliable than Google Scholar?
Like come on! We could fix these!!!
December 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Like come on! We could fix these!!!
I know that most of them are politically motivated, bad-faith arguments, but I really am mystified how the narrative of the BC NDP being "bad on the BC debt" materializes in the face of the past few years. The Fraser Institute gang dumps on BC, but look at Alberta:
December 11, 2024 at 8:13 PM
I know that most of them are politically motivated, bad-faith arguments, but I really am mystified how the narrative of the BC NDP being "bad on the BC debt" materializes in the face of the past few years. The Fraser Institute gang dumps on BC, but look at Alberta:
At an SFU event on the future of AI, which featured a beautiful welcome from Chief Ian Campbell and I was reminded that the idea of a formal gathering being blessed by a song from a potlatch would have been inconceivable even two decades ago, and was *illegal* until 1951.
December 5, 2024 at 5:36 PM
At an SFU event on the future of AI, which featured a beautiful welcome from Chief Ian Campbell and I was reminded that the idea of a formal gathering being blessed by a song from a potlatch would have been inconceivable even two decades ago, and was *illegal* until 1951.
Downtown Vancouver was gorgeous this morning
December 2, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Downtown Vancouver was gorgeous this morning
Particularly love the detailing of station signage. Look how beautiful the Kings Cross tube station is!
December 2, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Particularly love the detailing of station signage. Look how beautiful the Kings Cross tube station is!