LUCAS GORDON

This post analyzes the growth of MrBeast. Comparing MrBeast’s growth to larger corporations like Facebook, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter) presents a challenging yet intriguing task. The most suitable comparison will hinge on the specific metric under consideration. The objectives of this post...

In my third year of university, I went through a phase where I was quite interested in the concept of nuclear waste. I had the opportunity to meet with the Chief Nuclear Officer of Ontario Power Generation in an effort to write this article. I love nuclear energy, but no one talks about the...

Samsung Town, a major office park in South Korea’s capital city Seoul, serves as an IT and electronics hub for the multinational corporation Samsung. South Korea is the world’s most innovative country, and they have been for nearly seven years (apart from 2020 when they came second, but hey,...

I wrote this essay during my first year at Queen's to try to impress an economist at RBC for a job. The job didn't pan out, but I learned a ton about hydroelectricity. Hopefully, the effort didn't go to waste. Originally written on February 17th, 2020 In 2019, climate change dominated much...

I’ve never had the discipline to forcefully write my ideas, learnings, and arguments on a public platform before. So, here goes. I’m not sure how often I’ll post, but I’ll make an effort to do more than I had planned. My reason for this is that the following three words will guide my...