Postcards: March Madness - With a Twist

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[Subscribe here]() for more [Postcards: March Madness - With a Twist]( It's time... are you ready to get angry at me? [Garrett {NAME}]( Feb 28   [READ IN APP](   Dear Fellow Expat: It’s almost March. So, here’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to celebrate March Madness, by having a tournament bracket of the greatest inventions of all time. And we’ll talk about investing in innovation. Now… I took some time here, and I know that not everyone will be happy. But here is my rankings… And this is what the bracket will operate under. I’ll follow the tournament schedule. You’ll have a solid recap of the matches… This does only end one way, though… Indoor plumbing against the internet… unless there is a MASSIVE upset. Enjoy this list. It’s great. One Seeds - Wheel: Essential for transportation and machinery. - Indoor Plumbing: Key for sanitation and hygiene. - Printing Press: Revolutionized spread of knowledge. - Internet: Transformed global communication. Two Seeds - Written Language: Foundation of recorded history. - Electricity: Powers modern technology and devices. - Steam Engine: Initiated the Industrial Revolution. - Telephone: Pioneered long-distance communication. Three Seeds - Radio: First widespread communication medium. - Television: Changed entertainment and news. - Computer: Integral to modern life. - Internal Combustion Engine: Powers most vehicles. Four Seeds - Semiconductor and Transistor: Heart of digital devices. - Penicillin (Antibiotics): Revolutionized medicine. - Vaccination: Prevents infectious diseases. - Anesthesia: Enabled modern surgery. Five Seeds - Optical Lenses: Essential for vision and microscopy. - Paper: Medium for writing and printing. - Compass: Crucial for navigation. - Internal Combustion Engine (duplicate, consider replacing). Six Seeds - Caffeine: This doesn’t require an explanation. - Light Bulb: Made artificial light common. - Photography: Captures and preserves images. - Airplane: Revolutionized travel and transport. Seven Seeds - Train: Early mass transportation method. - Refrigeration: Essential for food preservation. - Air Conditioning: Improves living conditions. - The Movies “Michael Clayton” & “The Fifth Element”: Influential films in popular culture. Eight Seeds - Internet of Things (IoT): Connects devices to the internet. - Blockchain and Cryptography: Secure digital transactions. - Deion Sanders: Iconic figure in sports. - Smartphone: Central to digital life. Nine Seeds - Personal Computer: Made computing accessible. - Laser and Fiber Optics: Advanced communication and medicine. - Nuclear Power: Significant clean energy source. - Renewable Energy Technologies: Key for sustainable energy. Ten Seeds - 3D Printing: Changes manufacturing and prototyping. - Artificial Intelligence: Transforms multiple sectors. - Robotics: Automates tasks, enhances efficiency. - Rubber: Essential for elasticity and tires. Eleven Seeds - SEE PLAY IN GAME. - Aspirin: Widely used pain reliever. - Insulin: Vital for diabetes treatment. - Contraceptives: Enables family planning. Twelve Seeds - DNA Double Helix Model: Basis of genetics. - CRISPR-Cas9: Groundbreaking in gene editing. - Internet Search Engines: Access world's information. - Social Media Platforms: Connects people globally. Thirteen Seeds - E-Commerce Platforms: Revolutionizes shopping. - Digital Music and Streaming Services: Changed music consumption. - Film and Cinema Technology: Advanced visual storytelling. - Radio Astronomy: Explores the universe. Fourteen Seeds - Satellites: Enables communication, weather forecasting. - Spacecraft: Explores outer space. - GPS: Essential for modern navigation. - Integrated Circuit: Miniaturizes electronic devices. Fifteen Seeds - Quantum Computing: Next-gen computing potential. - Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: New digital experiences. - The Sport of Baseball: Significant cultural impact. - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Power industrial machinery. Sixteen Seeds - The Battery: Portable power source. - The Sewing Machine: Revolutionized clothing manufacturing. - See Playin Game. - Automobile: Changed personal and freight transport. Play-In Games - 16) Bitcoin: Pioneered decentralized digital currency and blockchain. - 16) Uber: Transformed transportation with ride-sharing. - 11) Natalie Portman: She’s Natalie Portman. - 11) Reusable Rockets: Made space exploration more sustainable. Disclaimer Nothing in this email should be considered personalized financial advice. 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