Originally from Arkansas, raised in Southern California, Roger J. Brown has provided investment advice for 50 years. Thoughtfully wandering, he formed an impression of how life in an advanced secular society might be conducted. In a collection of stories and essays titled "The Worst of the Best of Roger J. Brown" he comments on what he sees. A critical look at politics, education, finance and economics pervades his writing. More recently he wrote "How to Make Mistakes" in an attempt to preserve mistake making from extinction. Along the way he acquired an MBA from San Diego State University and a PhD from The Pennsylvania State University. He is also the author of a more technical piece, "Private Real Estate Investment: Data Analysis and Decision Making". He lives in San Diego, CA with his pet website, www.mathestate.com