Part 3: Proto-Freelancing in the Wrong Direction, My Accidental Quest to Model the Near Future

This clinic is exactly what it sounds like: a recounting of the slippery slope of small, seemingly logical decisions which marooned me on the wrong end of the calendar. A peculiar combination of vociferous Amtrak tripping, university club involvement, and political activism slowly percolated a discovery in the field of microferroequinology, and, like any good scientist, I must share my findings far and wide.

Less a how-to clinic and more a stand-up comedy routine, this presentation covers the aesthetic appeal of well-branded married trainsets, the growth of high-frequency short-haul passenger corridors, and how the tumultuous history of state-supported Amtrak routes allows for ample proto-freelancing opportunities. Strap in for the tale of a long, slow cognitive decline to the revelation that it is now possible to prototypically model the future.

Listen to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube:

Have a Thought? 

Proto-Future is attempting to do something which has never been done in model railroading before. I am here to ruffle feathers, seed ideas, get rusty gears turning, and help the hobby escape the transition-era worshiping rut we’ve been in for 30+ years, thereby better appealing to younger generations and improving the world around us along the way. If you have any thoughts at all – good or bad – pause for a second, think them through, make sure they’re logical, then email me, and we’ll see where it goes.

While the podcast is transitioning to Proto-Future, I still happily accept beginner questions and will address them on-air every now and then. Feel free to email me via the contact form, and I’ll do my best to help you in your quest.

Please consider Donating

This is an expensive endeavor, not just in money, but in emotional expenditures. Any amount you could donate, even a dollar a month, is reason enough for me to keep going. Your generosity would be very appreciated.