This is my entry to the My Name is What? contest. The contest itself was created by 
I saw this contest done by one of my favorite steemians 
My Name is What? - EnergyAddict22
My name doesn't have a great deal of mystery and isn't too incredibly interesting, but here is an explanation as to why I chose it. I am an energy analyst living in Russia. Russia is an energy powerhouse, which is one reason that I chose to live here. I love studying energy in all its manifestations, but I especially enjoy the economics of the energy sphere.
Energy is more important than money. It is what truly makes the world go! Without it, we lack the ability to anything that we find relevant in the modern world. Therefore, the topic is very addictive to me because it has so many applications to our daily lives. Some of the great examples of how it shapes our lives and the world around us that most people don't consider.
Energy alleviates poverty. Yes, more than money. Imagine what can be done when an undeveloped nation has access to affordable electricity or other forms of energy. Imagine being able to read by electric light instead of a candle. How powerful is the ability to use electricity to educate people and provide a clean cooking environment in the home?
Most global conflict is centered around energy resources. Want to know why the U.S. is bombing country A? Look at the energy issues surrounding that country. Some examples in recent history - Iraq (huge oil reserves), Iran (Largest natural gas reserves in the world and a need to generate cheap electricity via nuclear), Syria (small oil and gas reserves, but situated in the path of desired gas and oil pipelines from the Middle East to Europe). Libya, Nigeria, Bangladesh, etc. The list goes on and on.
International Relations/Global Politics. Want to know why the EU and the U.S. keep putting pressure on Russia? Look at the resources in the Russian Federation and look at the "targeting sanctions". You want find the Ford, Coca Cola, or Nissan plants in Russia targeted, but you will find the biggest energy companies in the country on the list. Why? Mostly because Russia has the 2nd largest oil and gas reserves in the world. They also generate huge amounts of cheap electricity for their citizens giving them a competitive advantage over their EU neighbors who they supply with huge amounts of gas. I'm sure some of you really thought it was about Crimea. Which country does most of the gas from Russia to Europe travel through? Yep, Ukraine. Starting to get the picture?
So, I'm an addict. I admit it. I think about energy all the time and everyday. I think about windmills and electric cars and how to affordably get electricity to sub-Saharan African countries. I think about how much fuel it takes to move a tanker loaded with iPhones from China to the U.S.
One of my favorite explanations about energy's dominance in our world was given recently by a crypto innovator that explained that in the grand scheme of things crypto currency is still small potatoes compared to $10 billion dollar oil deals being conducted by a 24 year-old with the press of a button while eating a sandwich.
Energy is like a bad relationship for me. I love it, but it dominates my life more than I would like. If I could change my name, I would drop the 22 at the end of it since it has no real relevance. I created it not realizing that it would be my permanent handle on Steemit. So, it stays for now. Maybe they will let me change it in the future.
Here are my tags for others to try out this challenge. You will all have to hurry to participate in the contest, but I think you should do the challenge regardless.
Photos by Jerry Mathes III - Used with permission.
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