Archive - Michael’s Newsletter

December 2024

A History of Peak Oil

This week, I am continuing on the theme of sustainability, and a good way to close out the year is with a blast from the past.

Dec 28, 2024 •

Are There Internal Limits to Growth?

I am still very hard at work on my Scaling in Human Societies project.

Dec 21, 2024 •

How Cities Become More Prosperous with Size

Quite a few new readers have joined in the last couple weeks, so welcome.

Dec 14, 2024 •

Where Does Agglomeration Come From?

This week, I am resuming work on my Scaling in Human Societies project, and I ask you to bear with what will be one of my more technical posts.

Dec 7, 2024 •

November 2024

In Defense of Operation Cyclone

Thanks for bearing with me the last few weeks.

Nov 30, 2024 •

Assorted Topics for November 17, 2024

Due to personal circumstances, my post is late and short this week.

Nov 18, 2024 •

Transportation Improvements and More Driving

I am working on a post for my Scaling project on the rebound effect with transportation.

Nov 9, 2024 •

How Cities Grow: The Standard Urban Model

This post is the second in my Living Literature Review project, Scaling in Human Societies. The post can be found here, though it is the same content.

Nov 2, 2024 •

October 2024

The Fundamental Importance of Marchetti's Constant

I have some significant personal news to share that is highly relevant to this blog.

Oct 26, 2024 •

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