Skin in the Game
Back in 2002 I read Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb and became a fan of his writing. Since then I've read all of...
Category: Recommendations
Suicide of the West
Jonah Goldberg is a great writer and an even better researcher. In this book, which I will quote often in maxim posts,...
Neutrality
The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of moral crisis maintain their neutrality. Roughly...
Three Boxes
“A man’s rights rest in three boxes. The ballot-box, the jury-box, and the cartridge-box.” Fredrick...
These blessings I wish for you…
From the Y.C. Hong exhibit at the Huntington Library:...
Public Art
R Kenton Nelson the excellent Pasadena artist has started making large mosaics. I just saw my first one installed...
Glisten is a Miracle Product
If your dishwasher is doing a lousy job of cleaning (I know: First World problem) If you have film or particles left on...
Being Mortal
Atul Gawande makes you think about the end of life. Being Mortal is highly recommended for those who have thought...
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