Postcards: March Madness - With a Twist

It's time... are you ready to get angry at me?

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.

Thre…