I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of meeting Jay early last year in Hawaii. I've been a big fan of his writings for more than a decade. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I have a similar personality, shy, reclusive, and a bookworm, although I'm not nearly as sharp. I can honestly say that he has changed my life for the better since it spurred me to escape the corporate rat race 12 years ago, move to the country and adopt a more fulfilling, less stressful lifestyle. I've also made better investment decisions.

What Jay has been able to do, as almost no one else on the planet has done, is to step back and disect the human animal to see what makes him tick. This, for me, has had a calming influence. As you have daily interactions with members of the species and watch the various crises unfold it can lead to a lot of anger and frustration. As Jay says we are committing suicide. But at least with my daily "brain food" from Jay I am able to understand why we are the way we are.

It's great to see that Jay is still fighting the good fight. I know he believes in his heart of hearts that nothing can be done to avoid the worst outcome but he's still making videos and now appearing on the radio, still looking for some angle that might lead to something positive. As he says lets all die with our boots on.

More power to you for all you've done Jay. If indeed he is right that we cannot overcome our genetic instincts and will have a tragic ending at least I've met someone who did overcome them. Jay is proof that intelligent life did in fact evolve on this planet.