The DC-10, depending on weather, consumed perhaps 150 minutes flying east to the “Metroplex” from Los Angeles.

Plenty of time to chat.

I was somehow upgraded and had a rather enjoyable chat with a repeat entrepreneur.

We discussed startups (his latest deal), people skills and evaluating markets. After awhile, he asked if I had read “Atlas Shrugged“. No, I replied.

“Your education is not yet complete”.

Indeed.

As politicians demand us to restrict our energy use and deprive us of our livelihoods during mass illogical lockdowns, while the people are debating on social media whether 2+2=4, I can't help but be struck by this timely extract from Atlas Shrugged… pic.twitter.com/aXy1iguNmE

— Riva (@rivatez) September 7, 2020

And, “Viva Las Vegas“.