| “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.” —Sir Isaac Newton, 1675 Dear Reader, The 20th Annual Strategic Investment Conference (SIC) is right around the corner, and I can honestly say we have never had a lineup as powerful as this SIC. As we navigate economic shifts, geopolitical instability, technological changes and a critical U.S. election, we are headed toward inevitable upheaval. Good and bad. No one has a crystal ball, but we do know what will come on the other side of challenging times and crises because something hasn’t stopped: human innovation. Faced with problems, we find solutions. And faced with new problems, we find new solutions. This process never stops. That’s why I’m proud to announce that Matt Ridley, author of numerous books, including The Rational Optimist, and The Evolution of Everything, will be joining our faculty at SIC 2024. (I place Evolution of Everything in my top five most important books to recommend.) As Matt explains in The Evolution of Everything, innovation usually doesn’t come from the solitary inventor screaming “Eureka! I found it!”. It’s both simpler and more complex than that. Simpler because no one person really guides it, and more complex because more people are involved who often don’t even know each other. I bring this up because throughout the conference you’ll see that from the standpoint of cycles in an ever-changing world, consequences play out with uncertainty, and chaos. But with uncertainty, we can count on new opportunities for progress, innovation, and opportunity. Matt will guide us through the new opportunities just over the horizon and do a deep dive on innovation, including artificial intelligence. Who better to not just explain what it is but tell us the implications for our lives and investments? Matt's insights into innovation, human progress, and the power of collaboration will provide for us a much-needed perspective about how, despite the uncertainties we face, we can be certain human innovation will continue to thrive. Reserve your spot today, claim a 44% early discount on your SIC 2024 Virtual Pass—click here to reserve your spot now. If you've never attended an SIC, you simply have to. It runs this year from April 22-May 1. It’s an experience like no other. If you have attended before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised—because this year, at the request of our “SIC regulars,” we added new features that allow you to interact inside our new conference platform. You’ll also have access to high-quality audio and video recordings of each presentation, panel discussion, and fireside chat, as well as copies of transcripts. Click here to reserve your SIC 2024 virtual pass now. I look forward to seeing you there! Your confident in a better world on the other side of the storm analyst, John Mauldin
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