This has been a massive week for the expanding Space Economy. New launches from Blue Origin (6/10) and Space X (3/10), plus the UK set to fire up a rocket from Shetland! It’s a serious and difficult sector – and it’s going to become increasing competitive. Everyone is betting on Space X, bit is it froth over content?

This morning’s Guest Post is from Adrian Jones, who argues there are clues in the fate of Henry VIII’s fixer Thomas Cromwell as to Elon Musk’s possible future. Society swirls around themes and narratives, and being caught on the wrong side of them as they chop and change can be fatal! Let’s not lose our heads over complex issues like Climate Change and Vaccinations, but understand them and the power of consensus…  

DO NOT DEAL WITH GO-DADDY.

3-Nil to the Kiwis is a Scoreline that will be making Ben Ainslie angry – something other competitors soon discover is a terrible mistake. Despite the scoreline, the America’s Cup is not over yet. The Brits just have to stop making mistakes, sail fast and true, and win the next 7 races! Simples….

Sports Investment has become one of the hottest arenas in Alternative Asset markets. However, there are more opportunities than simply buying teams, leagues or stadiums – the value of content is critical, creating a whole new Asset Class: Digital Wealth - the value of Creator IP. How to monetise it?

@Britishairways British Airways is something of a metaphor for Broken Britain. Doesn’t work very well, living off past glory and an uncertain plan for the future.

Alzheimers is becoming the most common cause of death. The costs it imposes, usually on families, but also on society are immense. Preventing it will require investment to research and therapies, but these makes sense in terms of the quantum (all of us!), and reducing the healthcare burden on society. There are investment solutions!

“For Cassius is an honourable man”…. And all that..

The America’s Cup in Barcelona looks like rich blokes swanking for bragging rights, but there is genuine value in sports, including yacht racing. The trick is appreciating the passion of fans, and monetising the value of sports in an increasingly digital world.

The holiday season is almost over. Pharmacology bids farewell to a brilliant scientist this morning. The America’s Cup is underway in Barcelona and the Team GBR boat is low and slow. And great advice from a 117 year old – stay away from Toxic People.