Maybe a good reason (in parts of the world where this is practical) to have some solar + battery storage. Doesn't even need to fully replace grid power, just enough to run the barebones when the grid goes out.

> Many of the best co-workers that I remember had physics degrees. In fact, it was so pronounced I personally consider a physics degree to be a top tier signal of programming ability, but that's my own personal prejudice.

In my experience those with math degrees too. Maybe the structured methods of analysis and problem solving.

Fairness of the equity split aside, it also indicates he doesn’t see you as an equal partner. Rather you are seen more as an employee that is going to be working essentially for free. So he probably also won’t value your input and contributions in the venture either.

Deportations have always happened of course. But details matter. What’s making this administration different are:

- sloppiness and seeming cruelty of the process, intentional or not

- disregard for judicial rulings

- pushing boundaries with regards to who (those with legal status) and how (sending people to foreign prisons)

This makes it sound like an unintended consequence, rather than the goal. “Papers please” is the desired end state.